German Conversation · Level 192
30 words
German word
eidgenössisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯tgəˌnœsɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveSwiss federal
Example
Die eidgenössische Kommission tagt morgen.
The Swiss federal commission will meet tomorrow.
More examples
Das eidgenössische Parlament berät über die Reform.
The Swiss federal parliament is discussing the reform.
Core concept
A Swiss Confederation stamp on an institution or measure, distinguishing it from something belonging only to one canton.
Common phrases
eidgenössisches Gesetz
Swiss federal law
eidgenössische Verfassung
Swiss federal constitution
Similar words
schweizerisch: Relating to Switzerland as a country or to its people.
föderal: Relating to a system in which several states or regions share power.
Definition in German
Kennzeichnet etwas, das auf der Ebene des Schweizer Bundes gilt oder von bundesstaatlichen Organen stammt.
Word origin
The word is formed from Eidgenosse, an old term for a person bound to others by an oath, plus -isch, meaning related to that group.
Usage tips
- Eidgenössisch is narrower than schweizerisch: it refers to the Confederation or federal level, while schweizerisch can describe anything from Switzerland.