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union
The process or result of two or more people, groups, or things joining together to form one unit.
Die Vereinigung der beiden Unternehmen führte zur Schaffung eines neuen Marktführers.
The union of the two companies led to the creation of a new market leader.
association
An organization or association of people who pursue common interests or goals.
Er ist Mitglied in einer gemeinnützigen Vereinigung zum Schutz der Umwelt.
He is a member of a nonprofit association for the protection of the environment.
unification
The joining together of two or more states or territories into a single political entity. Used especially in the context of German history.
Die deutsche Vereinigung im Jahr 1990 war ein historisches Ereignis.
German unification in 1990 was a historic event.
sexual union
The act of sexual intercourse. This term is mostly used in a formal, biological, or legal context.
Das Gesetzbuch definiert die Umstände, unter denen die fleischliche Vereinigung strafbar ist.
The legal code defines the circumstances under which carnal union is punishable by law.
The word 'Vereinigung' (union/association) is derived from the verb 'vereinigen' (to unite), which means 'to make into one unit.' Its origin lies in the numeral 'ein' (one). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or the result.
Die beiden Parteien streben eine Vereinigung an.
The two parties are aiming for a union.
To express what is being brought together, you often use the preposition 'von' with the dative or the genitive. To describe the result of the merger, 'zu' with the dative is used.
Die Vereinigung von Arbeit und Freizeit ist für viele ein Ziel.
The union of work and leisure is a goal for many people.
When 'Vereinigung' (association) describes an organization, it often appears with a name or a purpose introduced by 'für' (for) or 'zum Schutz von' (for the protection of). It often sounds more formal than the word 'Verein' (club/association).
Sie ist Mitglied der „Internationalen Astronomischen Vereinigung“.
She is a member of the 'International Astronomical Union.'
In the German context, 'die Vereinigung' (the unification) or 'die deutsche Vereinigung' (German unification) almost always refers to the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. It is a fixed term in contemporary history.
Viele Menschen feierten den Tag der deutschen Vereinigung auf der Straße.
Many people celebrated the Day of German Unity in the streets.
In the meaning 'Geschlechtsverkehr' (sexual intercourse), 'Vereinigung' (union) is used almost exclusively in very formal, legal, biological, or outdated texts. This term is uncommon in everyday speech.
In der Biologie wird die Vereinigung der Keimzellen als Befruchtung bezeichnet.
In biology, the union of the germ cells is called fertilization.
club / association
Verein and Vereinigung can both refer to an organization of people with shared goals. Verein usually emphasizes a formal member organization. Vereinigung is more general and can also refer to a less structured association; for a permanently organized group of members, either word is often possible.
Die Fotografen bilden eine lose Vereinigung für gemeinsame Ausstellungen.
The photographers are forming a loose association for joint exhibitions.
Die Fotografen gründen einen Verein mit festen Mitgliedern und regelmäßigen Treffen.
The photographers are forming a club with permanent members and regular meetings.
