Der Verbündete
Example: Die Verbündeten halfen im Krieg gegen den Feind.
Definition
"Der Verbündete" refers to an ally or confederate, especially in a historical or military context. It denotes a person, group, or nation that joins forces with others to support each other, as in the phrase 'Die Verbündeten halfen im Krieg gegen den Feind,' meaning the allies helped in the war against the enemy.
Etymology
The word "der Verbündete" comes from the German verb 'verbünden,' meaning to ally or bind together. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating a process or result) and 'bünden' (related to 'Bündnis,' meaning alliance). Did you know? The root 'Bund' historically refers to a league or federation, emphasizing the idea of coming together for common purpose.
Learn to use this word actively
"Der Verbündete" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 208 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
