German word

Regierungskoalition

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈgiːʁʊŋsko̯aliˌt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine noungoverning coalition

Example

Die Regierungskoalition hat ein neues Gesetz beschlossen.

The governing coalition passed a new law.

Illustration for Regierungskoalition (governing coalition)

More examples

Nach den Wahlen konnte keine stabile Regierungskoalition gebildet werden.

After the elections, no stable governing coalition could be formed.

Core concept

Several party teams sit around one government table, sharing the work and decisions while keeping their own identities.

Common phrases

  • stabile Regierungskoalition

    stable governing coalition

  • eine Regierungskoalition anstreben

    seek a governing coalition

  • bei der Regierungskoalition mitwirken

    participate in the governing coalition

Similar words

Koalition: An alliance of parties or groups formed to achieve a shared goal.
Koalitionspartner: A party or group sharing government duties with other coalition members.
Koalitionsvertrag: A formal document setting out an agreement between coalition parties.
Große Koalition: A large governing alliance, usually formed by the major parties.

Definition in German

Regierungskoalition ist die formelle Verbindung mehrerer Parteien, die zusammen die Regierung bilden und so parlamentarische Stabilität sichern.

Word origin

Regierungskoalition combines Regierung, from the verb regieren, with Koalition, a borrowing from Latin coalitio meaning union or association.

Usage tips

  • Regierungskoalition is a feminine noun with the plural Regierungskoalitionen, and the compound is always capitalized in German.

Other meanings

  • coalition cabinetnoun
  • ruling coalitionnoun

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