German word

Parlament

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁlaˈmɛnt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounparliament

Example

Das Parlament hat gestern ein neues Gesetz beschlossen.

The parliament passed a new law yesterday.

Illustration for Parlament (parliament)

More examples

Viele Schulen organisieren eine Fahrt, um das Parlament zu besuchen.

Many schools organize a trip to visit parliament.

Core concept

An official political forum where elected members deliberate, decide, and represent the public.

Common phrases

  • ein Gesetz im Parlament beschließen

    pass a law in parliament

  • das Parlament besuchen

    visit parliament

Similar words

Bundestag: Germany's elected federal legislature, which debates and adopts national laws.
Bundesrat: A federal institution through which Germany's state governments influence federal decisions.
Versammlung: A group meeting to discuss matters, share views, or reach a decision.
Plenum: The main meeting of a body, attended by all members for debate and voting.

Definition in German

Parlament ist eine gewählte Versammlung von Vertreterinnen und Vertretern, die Gesetze berät und beschließt.

Word origin

Parlament developed in German from French parlement, whose source parler referred to speaking and led to the sense of a deliberative assembly.

Usage tips

  • For location, German uses im Parlament, while ins Parlament indicates movement into or entry into the institution.

Other meanings

  • legislaturenoun
  • housenoun

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