01
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
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
Usage tips
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.
Compare with
Vereinsmitglied vs Mitglied
member
'das Mitglied' and 'das Vereinsmitglied' both mean a person who belongs to a group. 'Mitglied' is more general: you can be a member of a club, an organization, a group, or even a family. 'Vereinsmitglied' is more specific and fits especially when you are talking about a club or a similar organization. Learners may confuse the words because every club member is also a member. But not every member is automatically a club member. If the club is important, 'Vereinsmitglied' sounds more precise.
Vereinsmitglied
Die Vereinsmitglieder helfen am Samstag beim Sommerfest.
The club members are helping at the summer festival on Saturday.
Mitglied
Nach dem Kurs wird sie Mitglied in der neuen Lerngruppe.
After the course, she becomes a member of the new study group.
In real life
Loading video examples...