German word

Grüne

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁyːnə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)the Greens

Example

Die Grünen haben gestern ein neues Programm vorgestellt.

The Greens unveiled a new platform yesterday.

Illustration for Grüne (the Greens)

More examples

Viele Wähler haben diesmal für die Grünen gestimmt.

Many voters voted for the Greens this time.

Core concept

A political movement using green as a public label for environmental priorities.

Common phrases

  • Mitglied der Grünen

    member of the Greens

  • für die Grünen stimmen

    vote for the Greens

  • Koalition mit den Grünen

    coalition with the Greens

Similar words

Partei: An organization with political goals that puts forward candidates in elections.
Bündnis 90/Die Grünen: The formal German name for the country's Green party.
Grün: The name of the green color.
Grüner: Someone who supports or belongs to the Green party.

Definition in German

Grüne bezeichnet die Partei Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, also eine in Deutschland aktive umweltpolitische Partei.

Word origin

Grüne comes from the plural nominalized adjective grün and forms part of the party's official name, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen.

Usage tips

  • The organization is commonly referred to as die Grünen, with the article marking the plural noun phrase.

Other meanings

  • green partynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Grünparteigreen partynoun

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