NOUN

dasBand/bant/volume; ribbon; (music) band

Band is a German noun that means volume, ribbon, or (music) band. It is pronounced /bant/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.a volume of a book or set(book)

a.one book of a multi-volume work

Der zweite Band der Enzyklopädie ist sehr informativ.—The second volume of the encyclopedia is very informative.

2.a strip or ribbon of flexible material(object)

a.narrow strip or tape

Sie band das Geschenk mit einem roten Band zusammen.—She tied the present together with a red ribbon.

3.a group of musicians, band(music)

a.music group, especially pop or rock

Die Band spielt heute Abend im Club.—The band is playing tonight at the club.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Band—
Genitivedes Bandes—
Dativedem Band—
Accusativedas Band—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Band" mean in English?
"Band" means volume, ribbon, or (music) band. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Band"?
"Band" is pronounced /bant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Band" der, die, or das?
"Band" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Band"?
"Band" is a noun in German.

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