das Vereinsmitglied
club member
A person who belongs to a club, organization, or society as a member.
EXAMPLE
Jedes Vereinsmitglied hat bei der jährlichen Versammlung eine Stimme.
Every club member has one vote at the annual meeting.
das Vereinsmitglied
club member
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Meanings
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Compound structure
This word is a clear example of a compound noun: 'der Verein' (club/association) + 's' + 'das Mitglied' (member). The 's' is a linking sound that connects the two words. The meaning is literally 'member of a club/association'.
EXAMPLE
Als neues Vereinsmitglied musst du einen Antrag ausfüllen.
As a new club member, you have to fill out an application.
Productive word part
The word part '-mitglied' (-member) is very productive. You can combine it with many other organizations to describe membership, for example 'Parteimitglied' (party member), 'Jurymitglied' (jury member), or 'Teammitglied' (team member).
EXAMPLE
Jedes Teammitglied trägt zum Erfolg bei.
Every team member contributes to the success.
Typical verbs
In connection with 'Vereinsmitglied' (club member), the verbs 'werden' (to become) and 'sein' (to be) are often used. When you leave a club, you say that you 'austritt' (resign/leave).
EXAMPLE
Er ist seit über zwanzig Jahren Vereinsmitglied.
He has been a club member for over twenty years.
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