English–German

“chancellor” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkantslɐ/

Example

Der Kanzler reist morgen nach Berlin.

The chancellor will travel to Berlin tomorrow.

Illustration for Kanzler (chancellor)

How to say “chancellor” in German

“Chancellor” in German is Kanzler.

A cabinet's coordinating head, representing the government's overall direction rather than one minister's specialized area.

Full entry for Kanzler: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kanzler

Der neue Kanzler gab heute ein kurzes Interview.

The new chancellor gave a short interview today.

Tips for using Kanzler

  • The genitive singular is des Kanzlers, not des Kanzler, while the dative is dem Kanzler.

Other German words for “chancellor”

Ich habe den Bundeskanzler gestern gesehen.

I saw the chancellor yesterday.

“chancellor” in other languages