No. 5,358 in German
banden
"Banden" in German means "gangs" or "groups of criminals."
In a sentence
Die Banden in der Stadt agieren nachts.
The gangs in the city operate at night.
The word 'Banden' refers to gangs or groups, typically in a negative societal context.
Die Farbe wird mit starken Banden aufgetragen.
The paint is applied in strong bands.
Here, 'Banden' means 'bands,' describing strips or lines of material.
Die Banden der Tischtennisplatte bestehen aus Holz.
The edges of the table tennis table are made of wood.
In this usage, 'Banden' refers to edges or borders.
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