German word

rotgrün

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁoːtˌgʁyːn/

Meaning

  • adjectivered-green

Example

Die rotgrünen Parteien bilden eine Koalition.

The red-green parties are forming a coalition.

Illustration for rotgrün (red-green)

More examples

Die rotgrüne Koalition verabschiedet das Gesetz.

The red-green coalition passes the bill.

Core concept

Two differently colored political groups steering one government together.

Common phrases

  • rotgrüne Koalition

    red-green coalition

  • rotgrünen Parteien

    red-green parties

Similar words

zweifarbig: Showing or using exactly two colors.
bunt: Showing many mixed colors in a lively way.
mehrfarbig: Showing or using several different colors.

Definition in German

Beschreibendes Adjektiv für eine Regierung, Partei oder Haltung, die rot (Sozialpolitik) und grün (Umweltschutz) kombiniert

Word origin

The compound rotgrün uses rot and grün to name a political alignment associated with social policy and environmental protection.

Usage tips

  • The alliance can be written as the capitalized noun Rot-Grün, while rotgrün remains lowercase when it modifies a noun.

Opposites

  • schwarz-gelbblack-yellowadjective
  • rechtskonservativright-wing conservativeadjective

Related words

  • Rot-Grün-Regierungred-green governmentnoun
  • Rot-Grün-Bündnisred-green alliancenoun

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