angehören

The German verb "angehören" translates to "to belong to" or "to be a member of" in English. It signifies a connection or membership within a group, community, organization, or category. The preposition "zu" typically follows "angehören," indicating the entity to which one belongs. For instance, "Er gehört zur Band" means "He belongs to the band."

"Angehören" can also be used in a more abstract sense to denote affiliation or association with a particular idea or movement. For example, "Sie gehört zu den Befürwortern des Umweltschutzes" translates to "She belongs to the supporters of environmental protection." The verb implies a sense of inclusion and shared identity. It can also describe being part of a larger classification, such as "Dieses Tier gehört zur Familie der Hunde," meaning "This animal belongs to the dog family." The nuance of "angehören" lies in its depiction of being an integral part of something larger than oneself.