die Union
Translation
union, alliance, league
Examples
Die Europäische Union hat viele Mitgliedstaaten.
The European Union has many member states.
Die beiden Firmen bildeten eine Union.
The two companies formed a union.
Die Union der Arbeiter forderte höhere Löhne.
The workers' union demanded higher wages.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to form/found ((sth.)) The two countries formed a union.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Bund (federation), die Allianz (alliance), der Verband (association); Antonyms: die Trennung (separation)
Etymology
From Latin 'ūniō' (oneness, unity), from 'ūnus' (one). It is a direct cognate with the English word 'union'.
Memory Tips
This is an international word. If you know 'union' in English, you know 'Union' in German. Just remember it's feminine ('die').