English–German
“upper house” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌʁaːt/
Example
Der Bundesrat hat dem Gesetz gestern zugestimmt.
The upper house approved the bill yesterday.
How to say “upper house” in German
“Upper house” in German is Bundesrat.
Representatives of Germany's state governments gathered at the federal lawmaking table.
Example sentences with Bundesrat
Viele Leute kennen den Bundesrat nicht gut.
Many people do not know the upper house well.
Tips for using Bundesrat
- Unlike the Bundestag, the Bundesrat consists of delegates from the Länder governments, and each Land casts its votes as a single bloc.