German Conversation · Level 195
12 words
German word
Verfassungsschutz
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋsˌʃʊts/
Meaning
- masculine noundomestic intelligence service
Example
Der Verfassungsschutz sammelt Informationen im Inland.
The domestic intelligence service collects information within the country.
More examples
Viele Journalisten zitieren den Verfassungsschutz in Debatten über Sicherheit.
Many journalists cite the domestic intelligence service in debates about security.
Core concept
A domestic intelligence office quietly gathers information on extremist threats while defending the legal state.
Common phrases
Stelle beim Verfassungsschutz
job at the domestic intelligence service
Zusammenarbeit mit dem Verfassungsschutz
cooperation with the domestic intelligence service
Mitteilungen des Verfassungsschutzes
statements from the domestic intelligence service
Similar words
Nachrichtendienst: An intelligence service that supports national security through information gathering and analysis.
BND: A federal agency responsible mainly for collecting intelligence abroad.
Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz: A state authority that monitors domestic extremism and espionage.
Sicherheitsbehörde: A public security authority that maintains order and prevents dangers.
Definition in German
Öffentliche Behörde, die im Inland extremistische Aktivitäten beobachtet und die verfassungsmäßige Ordnung schützt.
Word origin
The compound joins Verfassung, referring to the constitution, with Schutz, meaning protection, to designate an institution concerned with constitutional security.
Usage tips
- Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz denotes the federal service, while Landesämter für Verfassungsschutz serve individual German states.
Other meanings
- Office for the Protection of the Constitutionnoun
Opposites
- Verfassungsfeindenemy of the constitutionnoun
Related words
- Verfassungsschützerdomestic intelligence officernoun
- Verfassungsschutzbehördedomestic intelligence authoritynoun
- Verfassungsschutzgesetzdomestic intelligence lawnoun