German word

Koalitionsverhandlung

Pronunciation

IPA/koaliˈt͡si̯oːnsfɛɐ̯ˌhandlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncoalition talks

Example

Die Koalitionsverhandlungen beginnen morgen.

The coalition talks start tomorrow.

Illustration for Koalitionsverhandlung (coalition talks)

More examples

Nach dem Wahlergebnis nahm die Partei sofort eine Koalitionsverhandlung mit dem größten Partner auf.

Following the election results, the party immediately took up coalition talks with the largest partner.

Core concept

Representatives of several parties compare demands, trade concessions, and shape a joint government plan.

Common phrases

  • eine Koalitionsverhandlung aufnehmen

    take up coalition talks

  • eine Koalitionsverhandlung abbrechen

    break off coalition talks

Similar words

Sondierung: Preliminary talks to explore whether parties can form a coalition.
Koalitionsvertrag: A written agreement setting out coalition policies and ministerial roles.
Regierungsbildung: The process of forming an official government, often through a coalition.
Verhandlung: Talks aimed at reaching agreement on terms or solutions.

Definition in German

Verhandlungen zwischen Parteien zur Bildung einer Regierungskoalition

Word origin

The compound joins the borrowed noun Koalition with Verhandlung, formed from verhandeln for negotiating and the noun-forming suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • German news often distinguishes preliminary Sondierungsgespräche from the more formal Koalitionsverhandlungen that follow.

Opposites

  • Einparteienherrschaftone-party rulenoun

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