Verein
/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯n/masculine
The English word "club" can be translated into German as Verein or Klub.
Meaning: association of members (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Verein | /fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯n/ /fɛˈʁaɪ̯n/ (Germany) |
masculine |
| Klub | /klʊp/ | masculine |
Verein refers to a legally recognized association or society, such as a sports club, music club or hobby group. The term Klub or the English loanword Club is used for social clubs, nightclubs or party venues. For a discotheque specifically, you can use die Disco.
Which one should you use?
Use Verein for formal, registered associations like sports or hobby groups. Use Klub or Club when referring to social clubs or nightlife.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, people use Verein just like in Standard German.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Verein is Vereine. The plural of Klub is Klubs.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯n/
Did you know?
- Germany is often called a Vereinsland because the culture of organized clubs is so pervasive. There are hundreds of thousands of registered Vereine for everything from pigeon breeding to choir singing.
- The term Vereinsmeierei is a colloquial word used to describe the overly bureaucratic or petty internal politics often found within small associations.
- Germany has a unique legal status called e. V, short for eingetragener Verein, which means 'registered association'. You will see these letters after the name of almost every local sports club or hobby group.
Examples in context
- Der Klub hat dreißig Mitglieder.The club has thirty members.This sentence shows the number of members in a Klub.Tatoeba #530237 by Manfredo, translation #61183 by CK
- Bei welchem Klub bist du Mitglied?Which club are you a member of?This sentence asks about membership in a Klub.Tatoeba #8667081 by Melang, translation #3504667 by Objectivesea
- Dieser Klub ist nur für Mitglieder.This club is for members only.This sentence specifies that a Klub is restricted to members.Tatoeba #5347249 by Djabby, translation #5346031 by Hybrid
- Ich bin Mitglied in einem Sportverein.I am a member of a sports club.
- Der Schachverein trifft sich jeden Dienstag.The chess club meets every Tuesday.
- Er ist Mitglied in einem exklusiven Klub.He is a member of an exclusive club.
- Lass uns heute Abend in den Club gehen!Let's go to the club tonight!
- Dieser Club spielt großartige Musik.This club plays great music.
- Wir haben gestern in der Diskothek getanzt.We danced in the discotheque yesterday.
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Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- JulianBist du in einem Verein?Are you in a club?
- HannahJa, ich bin in einem Sportverein.Yes, I am in a sports club.
- JulianWelcher Verein ist das?Which club is that?
- HannahEin Tennisverein in der Nähe.A tennis club nearby.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “club” translations and entries Verein, Klub, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
