Bund und Länder
Translation
federal government and states, federation and states
Examples
Die Zusammenarbeit von Bund und Ländern ist wichtig.
The cooperation between the federal government and the states is important.
Bund und Länder beraten über neue Maßnahmen.
The federal government and the states are consulting on new measures.
Grammar Patterns
Bund und Länder ((as subject)) The federal government and states... Bund und Länder haben das beschlossen.
Similar Words
Zentralregierung und Regionalregierungen (central and regional governments)
Etymology
'Bund' means federation or union (from 'binden' - to bind). 'Länder' is the plural of 'Land' (state). Literally 'federation and states'.
Memory Tips
Think of Germany's political structure: one 'Bund' (federation) binding together many 'Länder' (states).