German Conversation · Level 27
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German word
Koalition
Pronunciation
IPA/koaliˈtsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nouncoalition
Example
In vielen Ländern bilden Parteien stabile Koalitionen.
In many countries, political parties form stable coalitions.
More examples
Das Parlament stimmte für die Koalition.
The parliament voted for the coalition.
Core concept
Different party colors join around a common program to make decisions together.
Common phrases
für eine Koalition stimmen
vote for a coalition
eine Koalition unterstützen
support a coalition
Similar words
Bündnis: A formal connection between people or groups united by a common goal.
Regierung: The body and leaders that run a country or region and carry out laws.
Partei: A political organization built around shared views and supported by voters.
Mehrheit: More than half the votes or support in a legislative body or contest.
Definition in German
Eine Koalition ist ein formelles oder informelles Bündnis mehrerer Parteien, das gemeinsame Regierungsarbeit oder koordinierte Abstimmungen im Parlament vorsieht.
Word origin
The noun Koalition is a borrowing ultimately derived from Latin coalitio, a formation related to the idea of growing together.
Usage tips
- Koalition is feminine, so standard forms include die Koalition, der Koalition, and die Koalitionen.
Other meanings
- alliancenoun
Opposites
- Alleinregierungsingle-party governmentnoun
Related words
- Koalitionsregierungcoalition governmentnoun
- Koalitionsverhandlungcoalition negotiationnoun