German Conversation · Level 12
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German word
politisch
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈliːtɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectivepolitical
Example
Die politischen Themen sind schwer.
The political topics are difficult.
More examples
Die politische Krise betrifft viele Menschen.
The political crisis affects many people.
Core concept
A public arena where groups argue over how society is run and power is distributed.
Common phrases
politische Entscheidung
political decision
politische Lage
political situation
politische Krise
political crisis
Similar words
staatlich: Relating to the state, government, or official public institutions.
parteipolitisch: Relating to political parties, their activities, or their positions.
gesellschaftlich: Relating to social life and relationships among groups in society.
öffentlich: Open to the public or affecting many people in society.
Definition in German
Beschreibt Dinge, Diskussionen oder Einstellungen, die das Zusammenleben, Machtverhältnisse oder staatliche Entscheidungen betreffen.
Word origin
Politisch is formed from Politik with the adjective suffix -isch, while Politik ultimately goes back through Latin politicus to Greek politikos, meaning 'of citizens'.
Usage tips
- Politisch is broader than 'partisan': it can describe public affairs without implying loyalty to a political party, for which parteipolitisch is more specific.