Swiss Confederation
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Swiss Confederation
The official name for the state of Switzerland. The full name is 'Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft' (Swiss Confederation).
Die Bundesverfassung der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft wurde 1848 angenommen.
The Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation was adopted in 1848.
The word is composed of 'Eid' (oath, a solemn promise) and 'Genossenschaft' (cooperative, community, or union). So it describes a union founded by an oath.
Der Name „Eidgenossenschaft“ verweist auf die Gründungsgeschichte der Schweiz.
The name 'Eidgenossenschaft' (Swiss Confederation) points to the founding history of Switzerland.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. If the sentence refers to the modern state, politics, or laws, Switzerland is meant. In historical texts, often with the addition 'alte' (old), it refers to the historical alliance.
Die Bundesversammlung ist das Parlament der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft.
The Federal Assembly is the parliament of the Swiss Confederation.
This term for Switzerland is used mainly in official, legal, and political contexts. In everyday language, the term is rare.
Die Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft ist Mitglied der Vereinten Nationen.
The Swiss Confederation is a member of the United Nations.
The full official name of the state is 'Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft' (Swiss Confederation). In formal documents, this long form is almost always used.
Auf dem Pass steht „Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft“.
The passport says 'Swiss Confederation'.
federation / waistband / bunch
'der Bund' and 'die Eidgenossenschaft' can both mean a union or alliance. 'der Bund' is the more general word: people, groups, or states join together for a shared goal. 'die Eidgenossenschaft' is more specific. Today it is mainly the official name of Switzerland, especially in 'Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft' (Swiss Confederation). Historically, it means a union bound by an oath. Learners may confuse the words because both refer to a union. But for a general union or alliance, you say 'Bund'; for Switzerland or a historical oath-bound union, use 'Eidgenossenschaft'.
Auf dem Dokument steht der offizielle Name Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft.
The official name Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft appears on the document.
Mehrere Vereine gründeten einen Bund, um gemeinsam Feste im Stadtteil zu planen.
Several clubs founded an alliance to plan neighborhood festivals together.