die Verbundenheit
Translation
bond, connection, solidarity, sense of belonging
Examples
Sie spürte eine tiefe Verbundenheit zu ihm.
She felt a deep connection to him.
Die Verbundenheit im Team ist sehr stark.
The solidarity in the team is very strong.
Es gibt eine Verbundenheit zwischen den Kulturen.
There is a bond between the cultures.
Grammar Patterns
Verbundenheit zu ((sb./sth.dat)) to feel a bond with sb./sth. She feels a deep bond with her hometown.
die Verbundenheit mit ((sb./sth.dat)) the connection with sb./sth. The connection with nature is important to him.
die Verbundenheit zwischen ((sb.)) und ((sb.)) the bond between sb. and sb. The bond between the siblings is strong.
Similar Words
Etymology
From 'verbunden' (connected), the past participle of 'verbinden', plus the suffix '-heit' which creates abstract nouns, like '-ness' in English. Literally 'connected-ness'.
Memory Tips
While 'Verband' can be a physical bond (bandage), 'Verbundenheit' is the emotional, abstract feeling of being bonded or connected.