der Bundesvorstand
Translation
federal executive board, federal committee
Examples
Der Bundesvorstand tagt heute in Berlin.
The federal executive board is meeting in Berlin today.
Die Entscheidung wurde vom Bundesvorstand getroffen.
The decision was made by the federal executive board.
Grammar Patterns
member ((of the Bundesvorstand)) member of the federal executive board She is a member of the federal executive board.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Führungsgremium (leading body), Präsidium (presidium), Direktion (directorate)
Etymology
From 'Bund' (federation) + 'Vorstand' (board, executive committee). 'Vorstand' comes from 'vor' (before) + 'stehen' (to stand), literally 'those who stand before'.
Memory Tips
Think of the group that 'stands before' ('vor-stehen') the 'federation' ('Bund') to lead it.