noun

Reichstag

Reichstag (noun) means the building in Berlin that has housed the German parliament, and historically the lower house of Germany's parliament itself. Example: “Tourists can climb the glass dome above the Reichstag for a view over Berlin.”

noun

The building in Berlin that has housed the German parliament, and historically the lower house of Germany's parliament itself.

"Tourists can climb the glass dome above the Reichstag for a view over Berlin."

How to use Reichstag

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In plain EnglishThe German parliament building, and historically the name of the parliament that met there.

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Reichstag, literally "imperial diet/assembly."

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Reichstag” mean?

The word “Reichstag” means the building in Berlin that has housed the German parliament, and historically the lower house of Germany's parliament itself. In plain terms, the German parliament building, and historically the name of the parliament that met there.

How do you use “Reichstag” in a sentence?

Here is “Reichstag” used in a sentence: “Tourists can climb the glass dome above the Reichstag for a view over Berlin.”

What part of speech is “Reichstag”?

“Reichstag” is a noun.

Where does the word “Reichstag” come from?

The word “Reichstag” comes from German. Borrowed from German Reichstag, literally "imperial diet/assembly.".