der Bundesrat
Translation
Federal Council
Examples
Der Bundesrat muss dem Gesetz zustimmen.
The Federal Council must approve the law.
Die Länder sind im Bundesrat vertreten.
The states are represented in the Federal Council.
Grammar Patterns
der Bundesrat (as subject/object) the Federal Council Der Bundesrat has debated the law.
Similar Words
Bundestag, Parliament
Etymology
A compound of 'Bund' (federal) and 'Rat' (council).
Memory Tips
'Rat' means 'council' or 'advice'. This is the council representing the federal states ('Bundesländer').