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nounnoun

das Bande, -n

gang

Definition & meaning

The word die Bande has two distinct meanings in German depending on the context:

  1. Group of people: It refers to a group of people, typically associated with criminal or illicit activities (a gang). In a more informal or playful sense, it can also refer to a group of friends or children.
  2. Edge or border: It refers to the physical boundary or cushion of a sports field or table, such as the sideboard of a billiard table, the wall around an ice hockey rink, or the perimeter boards on a soccer field.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a feminine noun. Its plural form is die Banden.
  • Origin (Meaning 1): Derived from the Middle Low German word bande, which originally referred to a group of people bound together, related to the verb binden (to bind).
  • Origin (Meaning 2): Derived from the Middle High German band (ribbon, band, or tie), referring to the barrier or border that "bounds" or encloses an area.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms (Meaning 1 - group):

Synonyms (Meaning 2 - border):

  • Die Begrenzung
  • Der Rand
  • Die Umrandung

Antonyms:

  • There are no direct antonyms for this word.

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Examples

Eine Bande von Kindern spielt im Park.noun

A gang of children is playing in the park.

Eine Bande von Kindern spielt im Hinterhof.noun

A gang of children is playing in the backyard.

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