der Bund
Translation
federation, alliance, league, bunch
Examples
Deutschland ist ein Bund aus 16 Ländern.
Germany is a federation of 16 states.
Sie schlossen einen Bund fürs Leben.
They made a pact for life.
Ich kaufe einen Bund Karotten.
I'm buying a bunch of carrots.
Der Bund der Hose ist zu eng.
The waistband of the pants is too tight.
Grammar Patterns
a federation ((of sth.)) a federation of sth. Germany is a federation of 16 states.
to make a pact ((with sb.)) to make a pact with sb. They made a pact for life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Föderation, Allianz, Bündel (bundle)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'binden' (to bind, to tie). The core idea is something that is 'bound' together.
Memory Tips
Think of 'binden' (to bind). A 'Bund' binds states together (federation), people together (alliance), or carrots together (bunch).