die Vertragsstaaten
Translation
contracting states, signatory states, member states
Examples
Die Vertragsstaaten müssen das Abkommen ratifizieren.
The contracting states must ratify the agreement.
Grammar Patterns
The contracting states sign/ratify ((sth.)) The contracting states sign/ratify ((sth.)) The contracting states are signing the treaty.
Similar Words
Mitgliedsstaaten (member states), Unterzeichnerstaaten (signatory states)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Vertrag' (contract) and 'Staaten' (states).
Memory Tips
Imagine a group of states (Staaten) that have signed a contract (Vertrag) together.