No. 273 in German
verein
An association or club.
In a sentence
Der Verein organisiert ein jährliches Sommerfest.
The club organizes an annual summer festival.
Here, 'Verein' means an association or club where community members gather for shared interests.
Ein gemeinnütziger Verein sammelt Spenden für wohltätige Zwecke.
A charitable organization collects donations for philanthropic causes.
In this sentence, 'Verein' refers to a charity or nonprofit group focused on specific missions.
Ich trat dem Verein bei, um meine beruflichen Netzwerke zu erweitern.
I joined the association to expand my professional network.
Here, 'Verein' indicates an organization aimed at professional development and networking.
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