English–German

“those in power” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁegiˈʁɛndə/

Example

Die Regierenden müssen zuhören.

Those in power must listen.

Illustration for Regierende (those in power)

How to say “those in power” in German

“Those in power” in German is Regierende.

People at the controls of a state set its course and answer for the consequences of its decisions.

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

Example sentences with Regierende

Bei öffentlicher Kritik reagieren die Regierenden oft defensiv.

Those in power often react defensively to public criticism.

Tips for using Regierende

  • As a substantivized participle, Regierende is capitalized and takes adjective-style endings, as in die Regierenden, ein Regierender, and eine Regierende.

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