English–German
“authoritarian” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/aʊ̯toʁiˈtɛːɐ̯/
Example
Die autoritäre Chefin ist sehr streng.
The authoritarian boss is very strict.
How to say “authoritarian” in German
“Authoritarian” in German is autoritär.
A boss's raised hand stops discussion while everyone else remains silent.
Example sentences with autoritär
Sein autoritärer Ton machte viele Kolleginnen nervös.
His authoritarian tone made many female colleagues nervous.
Tips for using autoritär
- German autoritär usually carries a negative meaning, whereas English authoritative can describe someone positively or merely as well informed.