das Bündnis
Translation
alliance, league, pact, coalition
Examples
Die zwei Länder schlossen ein Bündnis.
The two countries formed an alliance.
Das Bündnis für den Frieden wurde gegründet.
The alliance for peace was founded.
Grammar Patterns
an alliance ((with sb./sth.)) to form an alliance with sb./sth. The countries formed an alliance with each other.
an alliance ((for sth.)) an alliance for sth. They founded an alliance for environmental protection.
an alliance ((against sb./sth.)) an alliance against sb./sth. It was an alliance against the common enemy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Allianz, der Pakt, die Koalition; Antonyms: die Feindschaft (enmity), der Konflikt (conflict)
Etymology
Derived from 'binden' (to bind). A 'Bündnis' is something that 'binds' parties together.
Memory Tips
Think of 'binden' (to bind). An alliance 'binds' two or more groups together.