German word

Bundesrepublik

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounFederal Republic of Germany

Example

Er lebt seit Jahren in der Bundesrepublik.

He has lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for years.

Illustration for Bundesrepublik (Federal Republic of Germany)

More examples

Viele Menschen in der Bundesrepublik sprechen Deutsch.

Many people in the Federal Republic of Germany speak German.

Core concept

A republican country with regional governments joined under one national framework.

Common phrases

  • aus der Bundesrepublik kommen

    come from the Federal Republic of Germany

  • in der Bundesrepublik leben

    live in the Federal Republic of Germany

Similar words

Deutschland: Germany as referred to in ordinary everyday speech.
Bundesland: A self-governing state within a federation, with its own regional government.

Definition in German

Ein Staat, der aus mehreren Bundesländern besteht und als Republik organisiert ist.

Word origin

Bundesrepublik combines German Bund, meaning federation, with Republik, borrowed through German from Latin res publica, meaning public affair.

Usage tips

  • In ordinary German, Bundesrepublik often serves as a formal or political shorthand for Germany, while Deutschland is more usual in everyday speech.

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