der Verbündete
Translation
ally, confederate
Examples
Er war ein treuer Verbündeter.
He was a loyal ally.
Die beiden Länder sind Verbündete.
The two countries are allies.
Grammar Patterns
to be an ally Er ist unser stärkster Verbündeter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Partner (partner), der Alliierte (ally); Antonyms: der Feind (enemy), der Gegner (opponent)
Etymology
A nominalized past participle of 'verbünden' (to ally), from 'ver-' + 'Bund' (alliance). Literally 'an allied one'.
Memory Tips
Someone with whom you have a 'Bund' (alliance or bond).