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
das Armband
wristband
A band worn on the wrist for a specific purpose, for example as an entry ticket for an event or for identification in a hospital.
EXAMPLE
Zeig bitte dein Armband am Eingang vor, um auf das Festivalgelände zu kommen.
Please show your wristband at the entrance to get onto the festival grounds.
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
Both words can refer to a band worn around the wrist to gain access to an event or for identification. Armband can be used for this, but without context it can also sound like a piece of jewelry. Bändchen usually makes the practical or identifying purpose clearer.
Armband
Am Eingang bekam jeder Besucher ein Armband als Eintrittskarte.
At the entrance, every visitor received a wristband as their admission ticket.
Bändchen
Am Eingang bekam jeder Besucher ein Bändchen als Eintrittskarte.
At the entrance, every visitor received a wristband as their admission ticket.
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