How to Say ‘bandage’ in German
der Verband
dair fair-BAHNT
[dair fair-BAHNT]
💬 Usage Tip: Der Verband can also mean association/union in other contexts—same word, very different hospital vibe.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In clinical speech, Verband wechseln means to change the dressing.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
Definite article for masculine singular nouns in German.
Der Verband muss gewechselt werden.
The bandage needs to be changed.
Verband
[fair-BAHNT]
bandage; dressing
Material placed over a wound to protect it and help healing.
Der Verband ist trocken und sauber.
The bandage is dry and clean.
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