Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A group of people who commit crimes together.
Natural examples
Die Polizei nahm die Bande nach dem Einbruch fest.
Police arrested the gang after the break-in.
Die Bande hatte mehrere Geschäfte bestohlen.
The gang had robbed several shops.
Ein Zeuge erkannte den Anführer der Bande.
A witness recognized the gang leader.
Usage note
Bande is feminine. For a music group, German usually uses Band.
Mini-lesson: Bande
A group of people who commit crimes together. Bande is feminine. For a music group, German usually uses Band.
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