der Verbund
Translation
association, network, composite, group
Examples
Die Firmen bilden einen starken Verbund.
The companies form a strong association.
Wir sind Teil eines großen Verkehrsverbundes.
We are part of a large public transport network.
Das Material ist ein Verbund aus Glas und Kunststoff.
The material is a composite of glass and plastic.
Grammar Patterns
ein Verbund aus+3 a composite of sth. It is a composite of metal and ceramic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Allianz (alliance), das Netzwerk (network), die Vereinigung (union)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verbinden' (to connect, to bind together). It signifies the result of 'binding together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Verkehrsverbund' (transport network) where different train and bus lines are 'bound' into one system.