der Dachverband
Translation
umbrella organisation, federation, parent body
Examples
Viele Vereine gehören zu einem Dachverband.
Many clubs belong to an umbrella organisation.
Der Dachverband vertritt die Interessen seiner Mitglieder.
The parent body represents the interests of its members.
Grammar Patterns
der Dachverband umbrella organisation The club is a member of an umbrella organisation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spitzenverband, Zentralverband; Antonyms: Einzelverein (individual club)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dach' (roof) and 'Verband' (association). It's an association that acts as a 'roof' over smaller ones.
Memory Tips
Think of a large 'Dach' (roof) covering many smaller 'Verband' (associations), like an umbrella.