This is the 1735th most frequent Dutch word.
verband
"Verband" in English means "connection," "relation," or "bandage," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'verband' is used to mean 'connection' or 'relationship' between two concepts.
Er is een verband tussen regelmatig sporten en een betere gezondheid.
There is a connection between regular exercise and better health.
Here, 'verband' refers to a bandage used to cover a wound.
Het verband om zijn arm hielp de wond sneller genezen.
The bandage on his arm helped the wound heal faster.
In this use, 'verbanden' is the plural form, meaning 'connections', indicating relations between different ideas or topics.