German word

Bundeskanzler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌkantslɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchancellor

Example

Ich habe den Bundeskanzler gestern gesehen.

I saw the chancellor yesterday.

Illustration for Bundeskanzler (chancellor)

More examples

Die Zeitung berichtet über den Bundeskanzler.

The newspaper reports on the chancellor.

Core concept

A federal government's chief political coordinator, represented as the person guiding the cabinet's direction.

Common phrases

  • der Bundeskanzler

    the chancellor

  • der neue Bundeskanzler

    the new chancellor

  • den Bundeskanzler wählen

    elect the chancellor

Similar words

Kanzler: A familiar short term for the head of government and cabinet representative.
Bundespräsident: The head of state who formally represents the nation at ceremonies.
Regierungschef: The official who directs the government's everyday work.
Minister: A senior government official in charge of a specific ministry.

Definition in German

Der Bundeskanzler ist der Vorsitzende der Bundesregierung und bestimmt die politischen Richtlinien der Regierung.

Word origin

The compound Bundeskanzler joins the German noun Bund with Kanzler, whose history leads back to the Latin office title cancellarius.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Bundeskanzlerin, so the article and ending change in phrases such as die Bundeskanzlerin.

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