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local chapter
The local or regional subdivision of a larger organization, for example a party, club, or association.
Die Ortsgruppe des Tierschutzvereins organisiert am Wochenende einen Spendenlauf.
The local chapter of the animal welfare association is organizing a charity run this weekend.
The word is made up of 'Ort' (place) and 'Gruppe' (group), connected by a linking -s. So it literally describes a group that is active in a particular place or municipality.
Jedes Mitglied gehört zu einer Ortsgruppe in seiner Stadt.
Every member belongs to a local chapter in their city.
To specify which organization the group belongs to, the genitive is usually used. The 'Ortsgruppe' (local chapter) comes before the name of the parent organization.
Sie ist die Vorsitzende der Ortsgruppe des Naturschutzbundes.
She is the chair of the local chapter of the nature conservation association.
Common verbs used in connection with an 'Ortsgruppe' (local chapter) are 'gründen' (to found), 'leiten' (to lead), and 'beitreten' (to join). You can also say 'sich in einer Ortsgruppe engagieren' (to get involved in a local chapter).
Viele Freiwillige engagieren sich in der lokalen Ortsgruppe.
Many volunteers are active in the local chapter.
local branch
Ortsgruppe and Ortsverein both refer to a local unit of a larger organization. Ortsgruppe linguistically emphasizes the subdivision, while Ortsverein emphasizes the locally organized association; in practice, the term often depends on the organization in question. Therefore, check the official name instead of assuming a fixed general rule.
Die Partei lädt ihre Ortsgruppe im Stadtteil zu einer Versammlung ein.
The party is inviting its local chapter in the district to a meeting.
Die Partei lädt ihren Ortsverein im Stadtteil zu einer Versammlung ein.
The party is inviting its local branch in the district to a meeting.
