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noun

der Bundeshaushalt, -e

federal budget

Definition & meaning

The term Bundeshaushalt refers to the federal budget of Germany. It represents the financial plan of the German federal government for a specific fiscal year, outlining all anticipated revenues (primarily through taxes) and planned expenditures (such as social security, defense, infrastructure, and debt service).

It is the central instrument for implementing the government's political objectives in financial terms. The budget is drafted by the Federal Ministry of Finance and must be passed as a formal law by the Bundestag.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Bundeshaushalt). The plural form is "Bundeshaushalte".
  • Word origin: It is a compound noun consisting of two parts:
    • Bund: Refers to the federal level of government in Germany.
    • Haushalt: Meaning household, but in an administrative or political context, it refers to a budget or financial plan.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:

    • Bundesetat
    • Bundeshaushaltsplan
    • Finanzplan des Bundes

  • Antonyms:

    • Privathaushalt (referring to a private household budget, as opposed to a state budget).

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Examples

Der Bundestag diskutiert den neuen Bundeshaushalt.noun

The Bundestag is discussing the new federal budget.

Heute besprechen die Abgeordneten den Bundeshaushalt.noun

Today the members of parliament are discussing the federal budget.

Gestern wurde der Bundeshaushalt schließlich offiziell verabschiedet.noun

Yesterday, the federal budget was finally officially passed.

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