Meaning 1formal · 82%
The state government of a German city-state such as Hamburg, Bremen, or Berlin.
Natural examples
Der Hamburger Senat stellte den neuen Haushaltsplan vor.
The Hamburg Senate presented the new budget plan.
Zusätzliche Mittel für Schulen bewilligte der Senat.
The senate approved extra funding for schools.
Heute tagt der Senat im Rathaus.
Today, the senate meets at city hall.
Usage note
Senat is masculine and its plural is Senate. In Germany, it can refer to a city-state government.
Mini-lesson: Senat
The state government of a German city-state such as Hamburg, Bremen, or Berlin. Senat is masculine and its plural is Senate. In Germany, it can refer to a city-state government.
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