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.
confederation
In a historical context, a union or alliance between equal partners sealed by an oath, especially the Old Swiss Confederacy before 1798.
Die alte Eidgenossenschaft war ein lockerer Staatenbund von Kantonen.
The Old Swiss Confederacy was a loose confederation of cantons.
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'.
