der Klub
club
An organization or association in which people with shared interests meet.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist Mitglied in einem Literaturklub, der sich einmal im Monat trifft.
She is a member of a literature club that meets once a month.
der Klub
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Meanings
der Klub
club
A venue where people can dance and have drinks in the evening and at night; a nightclub.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende gehen wir oft in einen Klub in der Stadt, um zu tanzen.
On weekends, we often go to a club in the city to dance.
Usage tips
Context clue
To distinguish the two meanings, pay attention to the verbs and the context. If it is about membership and shared interests ('beitreten' (to join), 'Sport' (sports)), it means an association or club. If it is about going out and music ('tanzen' (to dance), 'feiern' (to party)), it means a nightclub.
EXAMPLE
Er ist seit fünf Jahren Mitglied im Schachklub.
He has been a member of the chess club for five years.
Typical collocations
When 'Klub' means an association or club, it is often used with verbs such as 'einem Klub beitreten' (to join a club), 'einen Klub gründen' (to found a club), or 'Mitglied in einem Klub sein' (to be a member of a club). The type of club is also often named, e.g. 'Sportklub' (sports club), 'Buchklub' (book club).
EXAMPLE
Wir wollen einen Fotoklub gründen, um unser Hobby zu teilen.
We want to start a photography club to share our hobby.
Sentence structure and usage
When a nightclub is meant, the sentence usually describes movement there or being there. Typical formulations are 'in den Klub gehen' (to go to the club), 'in einem Klub tanzen' (to dance in a club), or 'die ganze Nacht im Klub feiern' (to party all night at the club).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben bis vier Uhr morgens im Klub getanzt.
We danced at the club until four in the morning.
Compare with
Klub vs Verein
club / association
Verein and Klub can both refer to an organized group with shared interests. Verein tends to emphasize a formal member organization, whereas Klub can place more emphasis on like-minded people meeting regularly. With sports and leisure groups, however, the traditional name often determines which word is used.
Klub
Der Schachklub trifft sich jeden Freitag zu gemeinsamen Partien.
The chess club meets every Friday for games together.
Verein
Der Schachverein wählt auf der Mitgliederversammlung einen neuen Vorsitzenden.
The chess club is electing a new chairperson at the general meeting.
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