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das Armband
bracelet
A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.
example
Sie trägt ein schönes silbernes Armband.
She is wearing a beautiful silver bracelet.
das Armband
bracelet / wristband
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Compound word
The word 'Armband' (bracelet / wristband) is a simple compound of 'der Arm' (arm) and 'das Band' (band). So it is literally a band that you wear on your arm.
EXAMPLE
Zum Geburtstag habe ich ein neues Armband bekommen.
I got a new bracelet for my birthday.
Typical verbs
The most common verbs used with 'Armband' (bracelet / wristband) are 'tragen' (to wear), 'anlegen' (to put on), or 'ummachen' (to put on / fasten), and 'abnehmen' (to take off).
EXAMPLE
Er hat sein Armband vor dem Schwimmen abgenommen.
He took off his bracelet before swimming.
Context clue
Context tells you whether a piece of jewelry or a functional band is meant. Words like 'golden' (gold), 'Perlen' (pearls), or 'Schmuck' (jewelry) point to meaning 1. Words like 'Eintritt' (entry), 'Krankenhaus' (hospital), or 'Festival' (festival) point to meaning 2.
EXAMPLE
Jeder Patient erhält bei der Aufnahme ein Armband mit seinem Namen.
Every patient receives a wristband with their name upon admission.
Compare with
Armband vs Bändchen
wristband / ribbon
'das Armband' and 'das Bändchen' can both mean something worn on the wrist. 'Armband' often sounds like jewelry, but it can also be a band for entry or checking access. 'Bändchen' sounds smaller and simpler, for example a fabric or plastic wristband at a concert or festival. In addition, a 'Bändchen' can also be a small narrow ribbon in general, not only something worn on the wrist. The words can be confused especially at events. For jewelry, 'Armband' is more natural; for a simple entry wristband, it is often 'Bändchen'.
Armband
Zum Geburtstag schenkte Lena ihrer Schwester ein silbernes Armband.
For her birthday, Lena gave her sister a silver bracelet.
Bändchen
Am Eingang bekam Nele ein grünes Bändchen für das Konzert.
At the entrance, Nele got a green wristband for the concert.
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