No. 417 in German
band
The German word "Band" can mean "band" (musical group), "ribbon," or "volume" (of a book), depending on context.
In a sentence
Die Band spielt heute Abend ihr neues Album.
The band is playing their new album tonight.
Here, "Band" is used to refer to a musical group or ensemble, indicating its meaning as a group of musicians.
Ein Band des Buches war lose und musste repariert werden.
A binding of the book was loose and had to be repaired.
In this case, "Band" refers to the binding or spine of a book, showing its use as part of an object.
Zwischen den Figuren bestand ein unsichtbares Band der Freundschaft.
There existed an invisible bond of friendship between the characters.
Here, "Band" is metaphorically used to denote a tie or bond, representing a connection or relationship.
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