This is the 6862nd most frequent German word.
federal
The German word "federal" refers to something related to a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and individual states or regions.
Used to describe the federal organization of the country's political system.
Deutschland ist eine bundesstaatlich organisierte Republik.
Germany is a federally organized republic.
Refers to the official title 'Bundeskanzlerin', indicating the federal government's chancellor.
Die Bundeskanzlerin besuchte die Hauptversammlung.
The federal chancellor attended the general meeting.
Refers to 'Bundespolizei', indicating that this police force operates at a federal level.