district association
der Kreisverband, die Kreisverbände
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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.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kreisverbände |
| genitive | des Kreisverbandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kreisverband | die Kreisverbände |
| accusative | den Kreisverband | die Kreisverbände |
| dative | dem Kreisverband | den Kreisverbänden |
| genitive | des Kreisverbandes des Kreisverbands | der Kreisverbände |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
Der Kreisverband von der AWO bietet eine neue Beratung an.
The AWO district association is offering a new counseling service.
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.
