Bundes
Translation
federal
Examples
Der Bundeskanzler hält eine Rede.
The Federal Chancellor is giving a speech.
Die Bundesregierung tagt in Berlin.
The federal government is meeting in Berlin.
Das ist ein Bundesgesetz.
That is a federal law.
Grammar Patterns
Bundes- + Noun federal ... The Bundesadler is the coat of arms animal of Germany.
Similar Words
föderal
Etymology
Derived from 'der Bund' (the federation, alliance). The '-es' is a linking element.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bundle'. A federation is a 'bundle' of states. 'Bundes-' refers to things related to this federal bundle.