verbinden
Translation
to connect, to link, to combine, to bandage
Examples
Dieses Kabel verbindet den Computer mit dem Drucker.
This cable connects the computer to the printer.
Ich verbinde Sie mit Herrn Meier.
I'll connect you with Mr. Meier.
Die Sanitäterin verbindet die Wunde.
The paramedic bandages the wound.
Was verbindest du mit diesem Lied?
What do you associate with this song?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to/with sth.)) to connect (sth.) to/with (sth.) This cable connects the computer to the printer.
((sb.)) ((with sb.)) to connect (sb.) with (sb.) I'll connect you with Mr. Meier.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to associate (sth.) with (sth.) What do you associate with this song?
Similar Words
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix that can mean joining or completing an action) and 'binden' (to bind). It literally means 'to bind together'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'bind'. The 'ver-' prefix strengthens the idea of binding things together.