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district association
The organizational grouping of the members of a party, club, or other organization at the level of a rural district or an independent city.
Der Kreisverband des Roten Kreuzes organisiert den nächsten Erste-Hilfe-Kurs.
The district association of the Red Cross is organizing the next first-aid course.
This word is a typical German compound. It consists of 'Kreis' (here meaning 'Landkreis' (rural district)), the linking -s, and 'Verband' (organization, association). So it literally means the organization at the level of a rural district.
Der neue Vorsitzende des Kreisverbands wird nächste Woche gewählt.
The new chairperson of the district association will be elected next week.
To say which organization the Kreisverband (district association) belongs to, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from). Both forms are correct and common.
Sie ist Mitglied im Kreisverband der Grünen.
She is a member of the Greens' district association.
The word 'Kreisverband' (district association) is found almost exclusively in the context of politics (e.g., parties), social organizations (e.g., the Red Cross), and larger clubs or associations (e.g., sports associations).
Der Kreisverband der Jäger hat eine neue Initiative zum Schutz der Wälder gestartet.
The hunters' district association has launched a new initiative to protect the forests.
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'der Verband' and 'der Kreisverband' can both mean an organized group with shared interests. 'Verband' is the more general term: it can refer to an organization at different levels, for example in sports, business, or a club. 'Kreisverband' is more precise and means the part of an organization at the level of a rural district or an independent city. The words can be confused because a 'Kreisverband' is also a kind of 'Verband'. If the regional level is important, 'Kreisverband' is more natural. If you are talking about the organization in general, 'Verband' fits better.
Der Kreisverband der Partei trifft sich heute Abend im Rathaus.
The party's district association is meeting at the town hall this evening.
Der Verband unterstützt kleine Vereine bei der Planung von Veranstaltungen.
The association supports small clubs with planning events.