German word

Vizekanzler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfiːt͡səˌkant͡slɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundeputy prime minister

Example

Der Vizekanzler begrüßte die Gäste im Saal.

The deputy prime minister welcomed the guests in the hall.

Illustration for Vizekanzler (deputy prime minister)

More examples

Bei der Sitzung erklärte der Vizekanzler die neuen Reformpläne.

At the meeting, the deputy prime minister explained the new reform plans.

Core concept

A senior government minister standing ready to act in the chancellor's place.

Common phrases

  • Vizekanzler der Bundesregierung

    deputy prime minister of the federal government

  • als Vizekanzler

    as deputy prime minister

  • amtierender Vizekanzler

    incumbent deputy prime minister

Similar words

Stellvertreter: A person who takes another person's place in a job or role.
Bundeskanzler: The federal government's highest-ranking leader and chief policymaker.
Vizekanzlerin: The female holder of the deputy prime minister's office.
Minister: A member of the government overseeing a specific area of administration.

Definition in German

Ein Regierungsmitglied, das den Bundeskanzler offiziell vertritt und in seiner Abwesenheit dessen Aufgaben übernimmt.

Word origin

The compound combines the prefix Vize-, from Latin vice meaning "in place of," with Kanzler, which comes from Latin cancellarius.

Usage tips

  • Vizekanzler is masculine, with the plural Vizekanzler; the feminine form is Vizekanzlerin.

Opposites

Related words

  • Vizekanzlerinfemale deputy prime ministernoun
  • Vizekanzleramtoffice of the deputy prime ministernoun
  • Vizekanzlerkandidatdeputy prime minister candidatenoun

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