English–German

“sovereignty” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/zuvəʁɛniˈtɛːt/

Example

Die Souveränität liegt beim Volk.

Sovereignty lies with the people.

Illustration for Souveränität (sovereignty)

How to say “sovereignty” in German

“Sovereignty” in German is Souveränität.

A state answers to no higher authority, while a person handles pressure with the same calm control.

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

Example sentences with Souveränität

In regionalen Konflikten steht oft die Souveränität einzelner Gebiete zur Debatte.

In regional conflicts, the sovereignty of individual territories is often at issue.

Tips for using Souveränität

  • In German, Souveränität also means poise or self-possession for a person, a use that English sovereignty does not normally have.

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