bündeln
Translation
to bundle, to pool, to concentrate, to focus
Examples
Wir müssen unsere Kräfte bündeln.
We have to pool our strengths.
Sie bündelte die Blumen zu einem Strauß.
She bundled the flowers into a bouquet.
Das Licht wird in einem Laserstrahl gebündelt.
The light is focused in a laser beam.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to bundle sth. into sth. She bundled the flowers into a bouquet.
((sth.)) to pool/concentrate sth. We have to pool our strengths.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammenfassen (to summarize), konzentrieren (to concentrate); Antonyms: zerstreuen (to scatter)
Etymology
From 'Bündel' (bundle), which comes from 'Bund' (bunch, alliance). The suffix '-eln' often indicates a repetitive or diminutive action.
Memory Tips
Imagine bundling sticks together to make them stronger. This visual applies to bundling physical things, forces, or even light rays.