der Sportverband
Translation
sports federation, sports association
Examples
Der DFB ist ein großer Sportverband.
The DFB is a large sports federation.
Die Sportverbände organisieren die Wettkämpfe.
The sports federations organize the competitions.
Grammar Patterns
to join ((sth.)) One can join a sports federation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sportorganisation, Sportvereinigung
Etymology
A compound of 'Sport' and 'Verband' (association, federation). 'Verband' comes from the verb 'verbinden' (to connect, to bind).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'band' (Verband) that 'binds' or connects multiple sports clubs together into a larger organization.