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club
An association or organization where people with shared interests meet, such as a sports club or a book club.
Er ist seit vielen Jahren Mitglied im örtlichen Tennis-Club.
He has been a member of the local tennis club for many years.
club / nightclub
A venue where people can dance and listen to music in the evening and at night; a disco or nightclub.
Lass uns am Samstag in den neuen Club in der Innenstadt gehen.
Let's go to the new club downtown on Saturday.
The word 'Club' (club) has two main meanings. The context makes clear which one is meant: if it is about sports, books, or hobbies, it means an association. If it is about dancing, music, and going out in the evening, it means a nightclub.
Ich treffe mich heute Abend mit meinem Buchclub.
I'm meeting with my book club this evening.
When talking about an association, people say that they are 'Mitglied in einem Club' (a member of a club) or 'einem Club beitreten' (to join a club). These verbs are not used for a nightclub.
Um dem Golf-Club beizutreten, muss man einen hohen Jahresbeitrag zahlen.
To join the golf club, you have to pay a high annual fee.
When a nightclub is meant, the verb 'gehen' (to go) is usually used in the combination 'in den Club gehen' (to go to the club). This describes the activity of going out to dance.
Meine Freunde und ich gehen am Wochenende oft in einen Club.
My friends and I often go to a club on the weekend.
club / association
Verein and Club can refer to a group with shared interests, especially in sports or leisure activities. Verein emphasizes a formal organization with established members, while Club can sound more informal. With established names, however, the choice often depends on tradition and naming conventions.
Der örtliche Schachclub trifft sich heute zu einem lockeren Spieleabend.
The local chess club is meeting for a casual game night today.
Der örtliche Schachverein wählt heute seinen neuen Vorstand.
The local chess club is electing its new board today.
