die Bindung
Translation
bond, tie, commitment, relationship
Examples
Die Bindung zwischen Mutter und Kind ist stark.
The bond between mother and child is strong.
Er hat eine starke Bindung an seine Heimat.
He has a strong attachment to his homeland.
Die chemische Bindung hält die Atome zusammen.
The chemical bond holds the atoms together.
Grammar Patterns
a bond/attachment ((to sth.)) an+4 an attachment to sth. He has a strong Bindung an his old car.
a bond/relationship ((with sb.)) zu+3 a relationship with sb. Die Bindung zu ihrer Schwester ist unzerbrechlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beziehung, Verbindung; Antonyms: Trennung, Lösung
Etymology
From the verb 'binden' (to bind, tie) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'binding' something together. This action creates a 'Bindung' or bond.