Commonwealth
The English word "commonwealth" is translated into German as Commonwealth.
In German, Commonwealth is used to refer to a form of government.
Meaning: form of government (noun)
Did you know?
- In German, the word gemein, a root of Gemeinwesen, has developed a double meaning that can mean either 'common' or 'mean' and 'vulgar'.
- While Commonwealth is used for the British association, German speakers use the word Gemeinwesen to describe the abstract political concept of a 'commonwealth' or organized community.
- Using the English loanword Commonwealth in German signals a specific focus on the international organization, whereas using German descriptive terms would shift the meaning toward general social welfare.
Examples in context
- Barbados ist Mitglied des Commonwealth.Barbados is a member of the Commonwealth.This sentence shows how to state that a country is a member of the Commonwealth.Tatoeba #1789047 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1789014 by Amastan
- Bangladesch trat 1972 dem Commonwealth of Nations und 1974 den Vereinten Nationen bei.Bangladesh joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1972 and the United Nations in 1974.This sentence illustrates the historical context of a country joining the Commonwealth of Nations.Tatoeba #13275707 by Waldelfe, translation #11501853 by robingaspi
- Das Commonwealth wurde als ein Gemeinwesen anerkannt.The Commonwealth was recognized as a commonwealth.
- Das Commonwealth umfasst viele verschiedene Staaten.The Commonwealth comprises many different states.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing international politics in a cafe.
- LukasIst Kanada immer noch Teil des Commonwealth?Is Canada still part of the Commonwealth?
- HannahJa, Hannah weiß, dass sie Mitglied sind.Yes, Hannah knows that they are members.
- LukasDas Commonwealth ist ein interessantes Modell.The Commonwealth is an interesting model.
- HannahDas stimmt, es verbindet viele Länder.That's true, it connects many countries.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
