vereinigt

Vereinigt is a German term that primarily functions as the past participle of the verb vereinigen, meaning to unite, join, or merge. As an adjective, it denotes that something has been brought together or formed through unification. In ordinary prose it can appear in passive constructions, for example: Die Staaten wurden vereint bzw. vereinigt.

Etymology and forms: The word is built from the verb vereinigen, which in turn derives from Verein (a union or association) with the typical German verb suffix. The participle vereinigt can be used as a descriptive attribute, while the related adjective form vereinigt/vereint will adapt to gender, number, and case in sentences.

Usage and examples: In everyday language, the past participle serves as a general descriptor of unity. In political or historical contexts it appears in phrases such as “die Staaten wurden vereint.” In established country names, related forms tied to the concept of unification are common. Examples include die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika (the United States of America) and das Vereinigte Königreich (the United Kingdom). The spelling and ending of the adjective can differ in fixed proper-noun phrases, reflecting standard German declension rules.

Notes: Vereinigt is less commonly seen as a standalone proper noun. When referring to unified states or nations in fixed expressions, the related forms Vereinigte/Vereinigten are typically used, depending on the noun and its grammatical role. The topic also connects to the noun Vereinigung (unification) and the verb vereinigen.

See also: Vereinigen, Vereinigung, Vereinigte Staaten, Vereinigtes Königreich.