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German word
Reichstag
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯çˌstaːk/
Meaning
- masculine nounReichstag
Example
Die Kuppel des Reichstags ist offen.
The dome of the Reichstag is open.
More examples
Wegen der Sicherheit gibt es oft strenge Sicherheitskontrollen am Reichstag.
For security reasons, there are often strict security checks at the Reichstag.
Core concept
A national assembly linked to Berlin's historic parliament building and its prominent glass dome.
Common phrases
die Glasfassade des Reichstags
the glass facade of the Reichstag
Sicherheitskontrollen am Reichstag
security checks at the Reichstag
Similar words
Bundestag: Germany's modern federal parliament, which makes national laws.
Parlament: A public body where elected representatives decide laws and policies.
Reichstagsgebäude: The formal name for Berlin's historic parliament building.
Definition in German
Der Reichstag bezeichnet das Parlamentsgebäude in Berlin, vor allem das mit der markanten Kuppel.
Word origin
Reichstag combines German Reich, meaning realm or empire, with Tag, which developed from 'day' to also mean an assembly or session.
Usage tips
- In modern German, Reichstag often refers to the Berlin building or a historical parliament, while Bundestag names Germany's current federal parliament.
Other meanings
- parliamentnoun
- imperial parliamentnoun
Related words
- ReichstagsbrandReichstag firenoun
- ReichstagsgebäudeReichstag buildingnoun