der Kantonsrat
Translation
cantonal council, cantonal parliament
Examples
Der Kantonsrat hat ein neues Gesetz beschlossen.
The cantonal council passed a new law.
Die Sitzung des Kantonsrats findet morgen statt.
The session of the cantonal council takes place tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the cantonal council The cantonal council is debating the budget.
Similar Words
Landtag (in Germany/Austria), parliament, state legislature
Etymology
Composed of 'Kanton' (canton) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Rat' (council). Literally 'council of the canton'.
Memory Tips
'Rat' means council. So this is the legislative body, or parliament, for a Swiss canton. Think 'Canton's Council'.