der Bundeskanzler, –
federal chancellor · chancellor · Chancellor
Das ist die Person, die in Deutschland die Regierung leitet, wichtige Entscheidungen trifft und das Land nach außen vertritt.
The German word "Bundeskanzler" is a compound noun made of two parts:
- Bundes: from "Bund" meaning "federation" or "federal"
- Kanzler: meaning "chancellor"
Meaning:
"Bundeskanzler" means Federal Chancellor, the head of government in Germany.
Similar words:
- Kanzler (chancellor), which can refer to heads of various institutions or in university settings
- Ministerpräsident (minister-president), leader of a federal state government
Difference:
- "Bundeskanzler" refers specifically to the federal head of government (national level).
- "Kanzler" alone is broader and less specific.
- "Ministerpräsident" is a regional leader, governing one of the German states (Bundesländer), unlike the national role of the Bundeskanzler.
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Examples
Der Bundeskanzler ist der Regierungschef Deutschlands.noun
The federal chancellor is the head of government of Germany.
Nach der Wahl hielt der Bundeskanzler eine wichtige Rede im Parlament.noun
After the election, the Chancellor gave an important speech in Parliament.
Viele Bürger kritisierten den Bundeskanzler wegen der Entscheidung.noun
Many citizens criticized the Chancellor because of the decision.
Journalisten warteten lange auf den Bundeskanzler vor dem Gebäude.noun
Journalists waited a long time for the Chancellor outside the building.
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