Bundestag
the German federal parliament (lower house)
noun BUN-des-tahk Rare
Usage Note
Bundestag is the elected lower house of Germany's bicameral parliament. It passes federal laws, elects the chancellor, and exercises oversight of the government. Members are called Bundestagsabgeordnete. The Bundesrat is the upper house representing the states.
Examples
"Der Bundestag verabschiedete das Gesetz mit großer Mehrheit."
Natural Translation
The Bundestag passed the law with a large majority.
Literal Translation
The Federal-Diet passed the law with large majority.
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