English–German
“constitution” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋ/
Example
In der Verfassung sind die Grundrechte festgeschrieben.
The constitution sets out the fundamental rights.
How to say “constitution” in German
“Constitution” in German is Verfassung.
A written blueprint for how a state is organized, with the same word extending to the general state or makeup of something.
Example sentences with Verfassung
Im Unterricht sprechen wir über die Verfassung.
In class, we talk about the constitution.
Tips for using Verfassung
- In Germany, the federal constitution is commonly called das Grundgesetz, while Verfassung is the broader word for a constitution.