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“federation” in German

German

AlsoFöderation

Pronunciation

IPA/bʊnt/

Example

Der Bund hat die Steuern erhöht.

The federation has raised taxes.

Illustration for Bund (federation)

How to say “federation” in German

“Federation” in German is Bund.

A binding that gathers separate parts into one whole, like a strap around objects or a shared bond between groups.

Full entry for Bund: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bund

Die Gesetze des Bundes gelten landesweit.

The laws of the federation apply nationwide.

Tips for using Bund

  • Bund is masculine, with the plural Bünde; its combining form Bundes- appears in formal terms such as Bundesrat and Bundesland.

Other German words for “federation”

In der Föderation haben die Länder eigene Rechte.

The states in the federation have rights of their own.

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