die Mitgliedsstaaten
Translation
member states
Examples
Die Mitgliedsstaaten der EU haben gemeinsame Regeln.
The EU member states have common rules.
Alle Mitgliedsstaaten müssen dem Vertrag zustimmen.
All member states must agree to the treaty.
Grammar Patterns
member states of ((sth.)) the member states of the European Union
Similar Words
Teilnehmerland (participating country), Vertragsstaat (contracting state)
Etymology
Composed of 'Mitglied' (member) and 'Staat' (state). Literally 'member state'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'state' that is a 'member' of a larger organization like the EU. The literal translation helps.