Das Mitglied
Example: Jedes Mitglied der Gruppe muss pünktlich zum Treffen kommen.
Definition
"Das Mitglied" refers to a person who belongs to a group, organization, or community. It signifies an individual recognized as part of a collective, often with rights or responsibilities. For example, every "Mitglied" of a group must arrive punctually for meetings.
Etymology
The word "das Mitglied" comes from the Middle High German 'mitglied,' meaning 'limb' or 'part of a body.' Originally, it referred to a physical limb, but over time it evolved to mean a 'member' of a group, emphasizing the idea of being an essential part of a whole.
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"Das Mitglied" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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