der Verband
Translation
association, federation, bandage, dressing
Examples
Der Name des Verbands ist lang.
The name of the association is long.
Der Arzt legt einen Verband an.
The doctor applies a bandage.
Grammar Patterns
Mitglied ((et2)) sein to be a member of (sth.gen) He is a member of the association.
einen ((et4)) anlegen to apply (a bandage) The doctor applies a bandage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Verein (club), die Föderation (federation); die Binde (bandage)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix for connection) + 'binden' (to bind). It 'binds' people together (association) or a wound (bandage).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'band' of people (association) and a 'band-age' (dressing). The word connects both meanings.