verb
to connect, to link
B1
Means 'to connect', 'to link', or 'to unite'. Can be transitive (etwas verbinden = to connect something) and reflexive (sich verbinden = to get connected). Strong/irregular: preterite verband, past participle verbunden. Uses haben in perfect (habe verbunden). Not separable; stem vowel change in preterite.
Examples
Das Kabel verbindet den Drucker mit dem Computer.
The cable connects the printer to the computer.
Sie verband die Wunde.
She bandaged the wound.
Er hat mich mit dem Chef verbunden.
He put me through to the boss.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture two cables being joined by a small bridge labeled 'verbinden' linking two islands
think 'to bind' or 'to bond' — verbinden = to tie/bind things together
Notes
A frequently used verb for physical and abstract connections. It is a strong (irregular) verb with past form 'verband' and past participle 'verbunden'. Can be reflexive ('sich verbinden') for getting connected.