House of Representatives
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House of Representatives
The term for the parliament in certain political systems, especially the state parliament of the German federal state of Berlin. It is the legislative assembly whose members (the representatives) are elected by the people.
Das Berliner Abgeordnetenhaus hat heute über den neuen Haushalt debattiert.
The Berlin House of Representatives debated the new budget today.
The word is composed of three parts: 'der Abgeordnete' (elected representative), the linking -n, and 'das Haus' (the house). So it literally means 'house of the representatives.'
Ein Abgeordneter vertritt die Interessen seiner Wähler.
A representative represents the interests of his voters.
The preposition often helps you recognize the meaning. 'Im Abgeordnetenhaus' (in the House of Representatives, dative) usually refers to the political institution, while 'vor dem' (in front of the) or 'zum Abgeordnetenhaus' (to the House of Representatives) refers to the building.
Im Abgeordnetenhaus wurde eine neue Regelung beschlossen.
A new regulation was passed in the House of Representatives.
In Germany, 'das Abgeordnetenhaus' (the House of Representatives) is used almost exclusively for the state parliament of the federal state of Berlin. In Austria, it is the name for the National Council.
Die Wahl zum Berliner Abgeordnetenhaus findet alle fünf Jahre statt.
The election for the Berlin House of Representatives takes place every five years.
parliament
'das Parlament' and 'das Abgeordnetenhaus' can both mean an elected assembly that passes laws. Both words can also refer to the building where this assembly meets. 'Parlament' is the general term. 'Abgeordnetenhaus' is a specific name for a parliament in certain political systems, especially for the state parliament of Berlin. The words can be confused because an Abgeordnetenhaus is a parliament. If you are speaking generally, use 'Parlament'. If you are talking about Berlin or an institution with this exact name, 'Abgeordnetenhaus' is more precise.
Das Berliner Abgeordnetenhaus hat über das neue Schulgesetz beraten.
The Berlin House of Representatives discussed the new school law.
Vor dem Parlament warten viele Journalisten auf die Entscheidung.
Many journalists are waiting in front of parliament for the decision.