der Reichstag
Reichstag building
The Reichstag building in Berlin, where the German Bundestag meets today.
EXAMPLE
Viele Touristen besichtigen den Reichstag und seine gläserne Kuppel.
Many tourists visit the Reichstag and its glass dome.
der Reichstag
Reichstag
der Reichstag, die Reichstage
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Meanings
der Reichstag
Reichstag parliament
The parliament of the German Empire, especially from 1871 to 1945. During the Weimar Republic, the Reichstag was the legislative parliament.
EXAMPLE
Der Reichstag verabschiedete 1933 das Ermächtigungsgesetz.
In 1933, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act.
der Reichstag
Imperial Diet
An assembly of the imperial estates in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, convened by the emperor.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Reichstag zu Worms im Jahr 1521 wurde über Martin Luther verhandelt.
At the Diet of Worms in 1521, Martin Luther was questioned.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Reichstag, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Reichstage |
| genitive | des Reichstags |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Reichstag | die Reichstage |
| accusative | den Reichstag | die Reichstage |
| dative | dem Reichstag | den Reichstagen |
| genitive | des Reichstags des Reichstages | der Reichstage |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Reichstag' is made up of 'Reich' (empire) and 'Tag' (day). In older political usage, 'Tag' also referred to an officially convened assembly, not just a calendar day.
EXAMPLE
Der Kaiser berief einen Reichstag ein.
The emperor convened a Reichstag.
Context clue
The meaning can usually be identified from time references and surrounding words: Berlin and the dome point to the building, laws and the Weimar Republic to the historical parliament, and the emperor and imperial estates to the assembly of the Holy Roman Empire.
EXAMPLE
Heute besichtigen viele Menschen den Reichstag in Berlin.
Today, many people visit the Reichstag in Berlin.
Im Jahr 1932 wurde der Reichstag neu gewählt.
In 1932, the Reichstag was newly elected.
Der Kaiser berief den Reichstag zu Worms ein.
The emperor convened the Reichstag at Worms.
Typical collocations
For the building, combinations with 'besichtigen' (to visit), 'Kuppel' (dome), and 'Berlin' are especially typical. People also often say that political sessions take place in the Reichstag.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Stadtführung besichtigten wir den Reichstag und seine Kuppel.
After the city tour, we visited the Reichstag and its dome.
Political context
In this historical meaning, 'der Reichstag' often appears with political processes such as elections, debates, or the passing of laws. Time references such as 'im Deutschen Kaiserreich' (in the German Empire) or 'in der Weimarer Republik' (in the Weimar Republic) help place it in context.
EXAMPLE
Der Reichstag debattierte in der Weimarer Republik über wichtige Reformen.
During the Weimar Republic, the Reichstag debated important reforms.
In real life
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