German Conversation · Level 89
59 words
German word
Kanzlerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkant͡sləʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounfemale chancellor
Example
Unsere Kanzlerin besucht heute die Stadt.
Our female chancellor is visiting the city today.
More examples
Die Kanzlerin hielt eine Rede zur Wirtschaftspolitik.
The chancellor gave a speech on economic policy.
Core concept
A woman holding the highest executive office and directing the national government.
Common phrases
als Kanzlerin
as chancellor
zur Kanzlerin gewählt
elected chancellor
Similar words
Bundeskanzlerin: A female chancellor who leads the federal government.
Staatschefin: A woman who serves as head of state and represents the nation.
Kanzler: A man who heads the cabinet and directs the national government.
Regierungschefin: A woman who manages and directs the work of the government.
Definition in German
Kanzlerin ist die weibliche Form von Kanzler und bezeichnet eine Frau, die das Regierungsamt innehat.
Word origin
Kanzlerin is formed from Kanzler with the feminine suffix -in, while Kanzler ultimately comes from Latin cancellarius, an official associated with a chancery.
Usage tips
- Kanzlerin is feminine, with the plural Kanzlerinnen; the masculine counterpart is Kanzler, unlike the usually gender-neutral English chancellor.
Other meanings
- female prime ministernoun
Opposites
- Oppositionsführerinopposition leadernoun
Related words
- Bundeskanzlerfederal chancellornoun
- Kanzleramtchancellor's officenoun