das Bundesland
Translation
federal state, state
Examples
Deutschland hat sechzehn Bundesländer.
Germany has sixteen federal states.
Jedes Bundesland hat eine eigene Regierung.
Each federal state has its own government.
Grammar Patterns
((das Bundesland)) as subject The federal state... Das Bundesland Bayern liegt im Süden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Staat (state), Provinz (province).
Etymology
Composed of 'Bund' (federal/federation) and 'Land' (land/state/country).
Memory Tips
Literally 'federation's land'. Imagine the states as pieces of land belonging to the federation.