gebunden
Translation
bound, tied, committed, obligated
Examples
Das Buch ist gebunden.
The book is bound (hardcover).
Er ist an sein Versprechen gebunden.
He is bound by his promise.
Sie ist beruflich stark gebunden.
She is very tied up with work.
Grammar Patterns
to be bound ((by/to sth.)) He is bound by his promise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obligated, tied; Antonyms: free, uncommitted
Etymology
Past participle of 'binden' (to bind). The 'ge-' prefix is a common marker for past participles in German.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'bound' to a task, just like a hardcover book's pages are 'gebunden' (bound) together.