This is the 5358th most frequent German word.
banden
"Banden" in German means "gangs" or "groups of criminals."
The word 'Banden' refers to gangs or groups, typically in a negative societal context.
Die Banden in der Stadt agieren nachts.
The gangs in the city operate at night.
Here, 'Banden' means 'bands,' describing strips or lines of material.
Die Farbe wird mit starken Banden aufgetragen.
The paint is applied in strong bands.
In this usage, 'Banden' refers to edges or borders.