German word

bundesweit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌvaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • adverbnationwide

Example

Die Regelung gilt bundesweit.

The regulation applies nationwide.

Illustration for bundesweit (nationwide)

More examples

Am Wochenende sind viele Läden bundesweit geöffnet.

At the weekend, many shops are open nationwide.

Core concept

A single rule, service, or network reaches every state in the German federation.

Common phrases

  • bundesweit geöffnet

    open nationwide

  • bundesweit gültig

    valid nationwide

Similar words

landesweit: Covering a whole state.
regional: Limited to a particular region.
überregional: Spanning several regions or states.
national: Covering the country as a whole.

Definition in German

Im gesamten Bundesgebiet gültig oder anwendbar.

Word origin

The compound combines Bundes-, the combining form of Bund, with weit, meaning "wide" or "far", to express scope across the federation.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, bundesweit is written in lowercase, and the related adjective is also lowercase before a noun, as in eine bundesweite Regelung.

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