das Mitglied, -er
member
Eine Person, die zu einer Gruppe, einem Verein oder einer Organisation gehört.
The German word "Mitglied" is a noun meaning "member".
- It is composed of two parts:
- "Mit" meaning "with",
- "Glied" meaning "limb" or "part".
So, "Mitglied" literally translates to "part with (something)", i.e., a part belonging to a group.
Similar words:
- Teilnehmer (participant)
- Angehöriger (member, relative)
- Genosse (comrade, member of a group)
Difference:
- "Mitglied" specifically emphasizes formal membership in an organization or group.
- "Teilnehmer" refers more generally to someone taking part in an event, not necessarily a formal member.
- "Angehöriger" often emphasizes belonging by relation or association, not necessarily formal membership.
- "Genosse" has a political or ideological connotation tied to comradeship.
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Examples
Er ist ein aktives Mitglied in unserem Verein.noun
He is an active member in our club.
Sie ist Mitglied in der Band.noun
She is a member of the band.
Jedes Mitglied soll pünktlich sein.noun
Every member should be punctual.
Der Club hat viele Mitglieder.noun
The club has many members.
Jedes Mitglied erhält einen Ausweis.noun
Each member receives an ID card.
Er wurde als Mitglied aufgenommen.noun
He was accepted as a member.
Wie viele Mitglieder gibt es in dieser Organisation?noun
How many members are there in this organization?
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