der Mitgliedsstaat
Translation
member state
Examples
Deutschland ist ein Mitgliedsstaat der EU.
Germany is a member state of the EU.
Jeder Mitgliedsstaat muss die Verträge ratifizieren.
Every member state must ratify the treaties.
Grammar Patterns
to be a member state ((of sth.)) A country is a member state of an organization.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vertragsstaat (contracting state), Partnerland (partner country)
Etymology
Composed of 'Mitglied' (member) + '-s-' (connecting element) + 'Staat' (state). Literally a 'member state'.
Memory Tips
Think of an organization of states, like the European Union, where each country is a 'Mitglied' (member) of the 'Staat' (state) collective.