German Conversation · Level 185
30 words
German word
Bundeskanzlerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌkantsləʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounfederal chancellor
Example
Die Bundeskanzlerin spricht heute im Parlament.
The federal chancellor is speaking in Parliament today.
More examples
In einem Interview erläuterte die Bundeskanzlerin ihre geplanten Reformen.
In an interview, the federal chancellor explained the reforms she has planned.
Core concept
A woman at the center of Germany's federal government, bringing ministers together and presenting its position to the legislature.
Common phrases
Amtsantritt der Bundeskanzlerin
federal chancellor's taking office
Interview mit der Bundeskanzlerin
interview with the federal chancellor
Kabinettsumbildung der Bundeskanzlerin
federal chancellor's cabinet reorganization
Similar words
Kanzlerin: A feminine title for the head of Germany's federal government.
Bundeskanzler: A man elected by the federal parliament to lead Germany's federal government.
Bundespräsident: The national head of state, with mainly ceremonial duties.
Ministerpräsident: The leader of a German federal state's government.
Definition in German
Bundeskanzlerin bezeichnet die weibliche Person, die vom Bundestag zur Leitung der Bundesregierung gewählt wird und die Regierungsarbeit koordiniert.
Word origin
Bundeskanzlerin joins Bund, meaning a federation or union, with Kanzlerin, the feminine form of Kanzler, whose history leads back to Latin cancellarius.
Usage tips
- Bundes- specifies the federal level, so Bundeskanzlerin is more specific than Kanzlerin, which can refer to a chancellor at another level or in another country.
Other meanings
- chancellornoun
Opposites
- Oppositionsführerinfemale opposition leadernoun
Related words
- Vizekanzlerinfemale vice chancellornoun
- Bundeskanzlermale federal chancellornoun