German word

Kanzler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkantslɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchancellor

Example

Der Kanzler reist morgen nach Berlin.

The chancellor will travel to Berlin tomorrow.

Illustration for Kanzler (chancellor)

More examples

Der neue Kanzler gab heute ein kurzes Interview.

The new chancellor gave a short interview today.

Core concept

A cabinet's coordinating head, representing the government's overall direction rather than one minister's specialized area.

Common phrases

  • der neue Kanzler

    the new chancellor

  • der Bundeskanzler

    the federal chancellor

  • die Wahl zum Kanzler

    the election of the chancellor

Similar words

Bundeskanzler: The official designation for Germany's federal government leader.
Kanzlerin: A female government leader serving in the chancellor's role.
Regierungschef: A general designation for someone who leads a government.

Definition in German

Kanzler ist ein Amtsträger in parlamentarischen Systemen, der als führende Person der Exekutive das Kabinett leitet und die Regierungsarbeit koordiniert.

Word origin

Kanzler is a German borrowing from the medieval Latin title cancellarius, which shifted from an official associated with a lattice screen to a senior office of state.

Usage tips

  • The genitive singular is des Kanzlers, not des Kanzler, while the dative is dem Kanzler.

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