der Senat
Translation
senate, upper house, city government
Examples
Der Senat hat das Gesetz verabschiedet.
The senate passed the law.
Er wurde in den Senat gewählt.
He was elected to the senate.
Grammar Patterns
der Senat (as subject) the senate (as subject) Der Senat tagt heute.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Parlament (parliament), Rat (council), Kammer (chamber).
Etymology
From Latin 'senatus' (council of elders), which comes from 'senex' (old man).
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate with the English 'senate', making it very easy to remember. Think of the Roman Senate.