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united
Joined or connected into a single unit. Often used as part of proper names or in fixed expressions.
Mit vereinigten Kräften schafften sie es, das Auto aus dem Schlamm zu ziehen.
With united forces, they managed to pull the car out of the mud.
'Vereinigt' (united) is the past participle of the verb 'vereinigen' (to unite). It belongs to the word family around 'eins' (one) and 'einig' (in agreement/united). The idea is always to make a unit out of several parts.
Nach der Fusion traten die beiden Firmen als vereinigtes Unternehmen auf.
After the merger, the two companies appeared as a united company.
This adjective is often part of fixed expressions and proper names. Very common are 'mit vereinigten Kräften' (with united forces), as well as country names like the 'Vereinigten Staaten' (United States) or the 'Vereinigte Königreich' (United Kingdom).
Die „Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika“ sind ein Bundesstaat.
The 'United States of America' is a federal state.
'Vereinigt' is used like a normal adjective before a noun and must be declined accordingly. It describes the state of being joined together.
Das vereinigte Team war stärker als die einzelnen Spieler zuvor.
The united team was stronger than the individual players had been before.
connected
'vereinigt' and 'verbunden' both have to do with closeness or belonging together. 'vereinigt' means that several parts or groups have become one unit. It often fits countries, groups, or fixed names. 'verbunden' does not necessarily mean that something forms a new unit. Things can be technically connected, or people can feel emotionally connected. Learners may confuse the words because both express a kind of connection. What matters is: 'vereinigt' means a unit, while 'verbunden' means contact, relationship, or closeness.
Die zwei kleinen Vereine sind seit diesem Jahr in einem großen Verein vereinigt.
The two small clubs have been united into one large club since this year.
Das Handy ist mit dem Lautsprecher verbunden.
The phone is connected to the speaker.