German word

Bundesregierung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsʁeˌgiːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfederal government

Example

Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz beschlossen.

The federal government passed a new law.

Illustration for Bundesregierung (federal government)

More examples

Viele diskutieren in den Medien über die Entscheidungen der Bundesregierung.

Many are discussing the decisions of the federal government in the media.

Core concept

The central executive team that governs the country through the chancellor and federal ministers.

Common phrases

  • Entscheidungen der Bundesregierung

    decisions of the federal government

  • Vertreter der Bundesregierung

    representatives of the federal government

Similar words

Regierung: The organization responsible for administering a country or region.
Bundeskanzler: The individual who represents the government and leads the cabinet.
Parlament: The assembly of elected representatives responsible for making laws.
Ministerium: A government department responsible for administering a specific area.

Definition in German

Die Bundesregierung bildet das oberste Leitungsgremium der Bundesrepublik und wirkt durch den Bundeskanzler/die Bundeskanzlerin sowie die Bundesministerinnen und Bundesminister.

Word origin

Bundesregierung combines Bund, meaning federation, with Regierung, meaning government or rule, forming the German term for a federal government.

Usage tips

  • Bundesregierung is feminine, so its definite article is die and its plural is Bundesregierungen.

Other meanings

  • federal cabinetnoun

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