Bundesversammlung
Federal Assembly (body that elects the German President)
noun BUN-des-fer-zahm-lung Rare
Usage Note
Bundesversammlung meets only to elect the Bundespräsident; it consists of all Bundestag members plus an equal number of delegates from the 16 state parliaments — it is not a standing legislative body.
Examples
"Die Bundesversammlung wählt den Bundespräsidenten für fünf Jahre."
Natural Translation
The Federal Assembly elects the Federal President for five years.
Literal Translation
The Federal Assembly elects the Federal President for five years.
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