gebunden
Translation
bound, tied, committed, obliged
Examples
Das Buch ist gebunden.
The book is bound (hardcover).
Er ist an sein Versprechen gebunden.
He is bound by his promise.
Sie ist beruflich stark gebunden.
She is very tied up with work.
Grammar Patterns
to be bound ((by/to sth.)) He is bound by his promise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obliged, committed; Antonyms: free, unbound
Etymology
Past participle of 'binden' (to bind). The 'ge-' prefix is typical for past participles.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bound' book, where pages are tied together. This extends to being 'bound' by a promise or duty.