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parliament
Eine Gruppe von gewählten Vertretern, die über Gesetze diskutiert und entscheidet.
The German word "Parlament" is a noun that means "parliament", referring to a formal assembly of representatives who legislate and govern.
- It's made from "Parlam-", derived from the French parlement, which traces back to parler ("to speak"). This element relates to speaking or debating.
- There's no prefix attached here.
Similar German words:
- "Reichstag" (historical term for parliament)
- "Abgeordnetenhaus" (house of representatives)
- "Legislative" (legislature)
Difference:
- "Parlament" is the general term for a legislative assembly.
- "Reichstag" has historical/concrete contexts (e.g., German Empire or Weimar Republic).
- "Abgeordnetenhaus" often refers specifically to a lower house or a particular chamber.
- "Legislative" is broader, encompassing all law-making bodies or function, not just a specific assembly.
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Examples
Das Parlament beschließt Gesetze.noun
The parliament passes laws.
Im Parlament findet eine Sitzung statt.noun
A meeting is taking place in the parliament.
Ein neues Parlament wird gewählt.noun
A new parliament is being elected.
Das Parlament trifft wichtige Entscheidungen.noun
The parliament makes important decisions.
Im Parlament gibt es lange Gespräche.noun
In the parliament there are long discussions.
Die Parlamente diskutierten gestern über neue Regeln.noun
The parliaments discussed new rules yesterday.
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