German Conversation · Level 193
31 words
German word
Bundestagsfraktion
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʊndəstaːksfʁakˌtsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounBundestag parliamentary group
Example
Die Bundestagsfraktionen diskutierten den Gesetzentwurf im Parlament.
The Bundestag parliamentary groups discussed the draft law in Parliament.
More examples
Die Leitung der Bundestagsfraktion stimmte dem Kompromiss zu.
The leadership of the Bundestag parliamentary group approved the compromise.
Core concept
Elected members gather inside the Bundestag as a coordinated team that develops positions and handles parliamentary work together.
Common phrases
Leitung der Bundestagsfraktion
leadership of the Bundestag parliamentary group
Beschlüsse der Bundestagsfraktion
decisions of the Bundestag parliamentary group
Sitz der Bundestagsfraktion
headquarters of the Bundestag parliamentary group
Similar words
Fraktion: A recognized parliamentary grouping whose members cooperate in legislative activities.
Partei: An organized political movement that sets policies, seeks votes, and builds public support.
Abgeordnete: People elected to parliament who hold seats and carry out legislative duties.
Bundestag: Germany's national parliament, where representatives discuss and consider legislation.
Definition in German
Bundestagsfraktion ist eine offiziell im Bundestag gebildete Fraktion von Abgeordneten, die gemeinsame parlamentarische Aufgaben und Positionen wahrnimmt.
Word origin
Bundestagsfraktion combines Bundestag with Fraktion, a borrowing ultimately related to Latin fractio, 'breaking,' whose political meaning became a faction or organized parliamentary group.
Usage tips
- Partei names the broader political party, whereas Fraktion names its organized group of members within a parliament.
Other meanings
- parliamentary caucusnoun
Opposites
- Parteilosigkeitnon-affiliationnoun
Related words
- FraktionsvorsitzenderBundestag parliamentary group leadernoun
- FraktionsmitgliedBundestag parliamentary group membernoun
- fraktionalfactionaladjective