gebunden
Translation
bound, tied, committed, obligated
Examples
Ein gebundener Strauß Blumen ist ein schönes Geschenk.
A bound bouquet of flowers is a nice gift.
Das ist ein Fall gebundener Zuständigkeit.
This is a case of restricted competence.
Grammar Patterns
to be bound to ((sth.)) He is bound to his promise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verpflichtet (obligated), gefesselt (fettered); Antonyms: ungebunden (unbound), frei (free)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'binden' (to bind). The prefix 'ge-' indicates a past participle.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bound' book, with its pages tied together, or being 'bound' by a promise.