federal association
der Bundesverband, die Bundesverbände
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federal association
An organization that acts as an umbrella association for several regional or thematic associations at the national level in a federal state.
Der Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie vertritt die Interessen seiner Mitglieder.
The Federation of German Industries represents the interests of its members.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bundesverbände |
| genitive | des Bundesverbandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bundesverband | die Bundesverbände |
| accusative | den Bundesverband | die Bundesverbände |
| dative | dem Bundesverband | den Bundesverbänden |
| genitive | des Bundesverbandes des Bundesverbands | der Bundesverbände |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'der Bund' (federation), the linking -s, and 'der Verband' (association). It therefore refers to an association that operates at the national level ('Bundesebene').
Jeder regionale Verband schickt einen Vertreter zum Bundesverband.
Each regional association sends a representative to the federal association.
'Bundesverband' (federal association) is a formal term from the fields of politics, business, and organized interest groups. You often find it in official documents, news reports, and specialist texts.
Der Bundesverband hat eine Pressemitteilung zu den neuen Gesetzen veröffentlicht.
The federal association published a press release about the new laws.
'Bundesverband' (federal association) is very often followed by a genitive that describes the members or field of the association more precisely. Alternatively, the preposition 'für' (for) is also used.
Der Bundesverband der Ärzte fordert höhere Gehälter.
The federal association of doctors is demanding higher salaries.
umbrella organization
A Bundesverband and a Dachverband bring together several organizations and represent shared interests. Bundesverband emphasizes the national level within a federal state, while Dachverband highlights the higher-level function regardless of the territorial level. If the national level is particularly relevant, Bundesverband is more precise; otherwise, Dachverband is usually more suitable.
Der Bundesverband vertritt die regionalen Mitgliedsverbände auf nationaler Ebene.
The federal association represents its regional member associations at the national level.
Der Dachverband vertritt die gemeinsamen Interessen seiner Mitgliedsverbände.
The umbrella organization represents the shared interests of its member associations.
