Also means
state of health
Usage Note
Verfassung is the legal constitution of a state, but in everyday speech in guter Verfassung sein means 'to be in good shape', physically or mentally. Germany's basic law is uniquely called the Grundgesetz rather than Verfassung.
Examples
"Die Verfassung schützt diese Rechte."
Natural Translation
The constitution protects these rights.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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