Bundes
federal
The German term 'Bundes' is often used in the context of 'Bundesrepublik' (Federal Republic) or 'Bundesstaat' (Federal State), which refers to a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. It is used to describe a political entity that is composed of partially self-governing regions, united by a central ('federal') government. In everyday language, 'Bundes' is often used as a prefix to denote federal institutions or entities, such as 'Bundesregierung' (Federal Government) or 'Bundespolizei' (Federal Police).
Example sentences using: Bundes
Die Bundesregierung hat neue Gesetze verabschiedet.
The federal government has passed new laws.
This sentence is about the German Federal Government, simply known as 'die Bundesregierung', passing new laws. In this context, 'Bundes' is a prefix indicating something is about or related to the federal government of Germany.
Das Bundesgericht hat das Urteil gefällt.
The Federal Court has made the judgment.
This sentence is talking about the Federal Court of Germany, or 'das Bundesgericht', making a judgment. The term 'Bundes' is serving as a prefix indicating the court being referred to is a federal court.
Er besucht die Bundeswehr.
He is visiting the federal armed forces.
In this sentence, a person is visiting the German federal armed forces, known as 'die Bundeswehr'. 'Bundes' in this case is a prefix indicating the person is visiting the Federal Armed Forces, which is the unified armed forces of Germany.