der Bundesstaat
Translation
federal state, constituent state
Examples
Bayern ist ein deutscher Bundesstaat.
Bavaria is a German federal state.
Die Regierung des Bundesstaates hat entschieden.
The government of the federal state has decided.
Grammar Patterns
the government ((of sth.)) Die Regierung des Bundesstaates hat entschieden.
Similar Words
das Land (state, in German context), die Provinz (province)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bundes-' (federal) and 'Staat' (state). A state that is part of a federation.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'state' (Staat) that is 'bound' (Bund) together with others in a federation.