Translation of German word "Bundesland" to English
dasBundesland
/ˈbʊndəslant/
Meaning
NounA condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.
How to use
The neuter noun Bundesland ('federal state') is a compound of Bund (federation) and Land (state/country). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Bundesländer (die Bundesländer). Germany is divided into 16 federal states.
🇬🇧 English
state
Example
Das Bundesland hat eine hohe Bevölkerungsdichte.
The federal state has a high population density.
Das Bundesland ist sehr arm.
The state is very poor.
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Common phrases
- deutsches Bundesland— German federal state
- in welchem Bundesland— in which federal state (dative location)
- Bundesregierung— federal government (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Bundesland"?▼
The German word "das Bundesland" is defined as: "A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time."
What does the German word "das Bundesland" mean?▼
The German word "das Bundesland" means "state" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Bundesland"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Bundesland ist ein Teil Deutschlands." (which translates as "The federal state has a high population density.").
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