English–German

“dictatorship” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪktaˈtuːɐ̯/

Example

Viele Menschen fürchten die Diktatur.

Many people fear dictatorship.

Illustration for Diktatur (dictatorship)

How to say “dictatorship” in German

“Dictatorship” in German is Diktatur.

The national steering wheel stays in one person's or a small group's hands, while independent checks cannot take it back.

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

Example sentences with Diktatur

Die Gesellschaft kann langsam in eine Diktatur abgleiten.

Society can slowly slide into a dictatorship.

Tips for using Diktatur

  • The plural of Diktatur is Diktaturen, using -en rather than an English-style plural ending.

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