Binden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Binden" is used as verb with the meaning of "tie", "fasten" or "bind".

Essential properties of "binden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: binden
  • Simple past: band
  • Participle: gebunden

See full conjugation of binden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "binden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To tie or fasten with a rope/thread"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Pakete mit einem Seil gebunden.He tied the packages with a rope.
  2. Kannst du bitte die Schnürsenkel binden?Can you please tie your shoelaces?
  3. Sie hat die Blumen zu einem Strauß gebunden.She tied the flowers into a bouquet.

2.) "To obligate or commit"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Versprechen bindet uns an unser Wort.A promise binds us to our word.
  2. Die neuen Regeln binden alle Mitglieder.The new rules bind all members.
  3. Diese Aufgabe bindet viel Zeit und Energie.This task binds a lot of time and energy.

3.) "To connect or link components"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Techniker hat die Kabel gebunden.The technician connected the cables.
  2. Man muss die Teile genau binden, damit die Maschine funktioniert.One must connect the parts precisely for the machine to work.
  3. Er bindet die Teile des Modells zusammen.He connects the parts of the model together.

4.) "To bind a book or notebook"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Drucker bindet die Dokumente.The printer binds the documents.
  2. Sie bindet das Buch für die Bibliothek.She binds the book for the library.
  3. Ich lasse meine Thesis professionell binden.I have my thesis professionally bound.

5.) "To thicken (in cooking)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Man muss die Sauce mit Mehl binden.One must thicken the sauce with flour.
  2. Die Suppe bindet durch das Hinzufügen von Stärke.The soup thickens by adding starch.
  3. Er bindet die Soße mit ein wenig Butter.He thickens the sauce with a little butter.
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