adjectiveadverb
demokratisch
democratic
Beschreibt eine Art von Entscheidung oder Führung, bei der viele Menschen mitbestimmen können und ihre Stimmen zählen.
The German word "demokratisch" is an adjective meaning "democratic". It is derived from the noun "Demokratie" (democracy).
- Demokratie: from Greek demos (people) + kratos (power, rule), meaning "rule by the people."
Similar words:
- volksgemeinschaftlich (popular/community-based)
- partizipativ (participatory)
- republikanisch (republican)
Difference:
- Demokratisch emphasizes a system based on the rule of the people via elections or representation.
- Volksgemeinschaftlich stresses a cultural or social community aspect.
- Partizipativ highlights active participation but doesn’t specify political structure.
- Republikanisch refers specifically to a republic system, broader than just democracy.
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Examples
Deutschland ist eine demokratische Republik.adjective
Germany is a democratic republic.
Menschen können in einem demokratischen Land frei wählen.adjective
People can freely vote in a democratic country.
Gestern haben wir über demokratische Werte diskutiert.adjective
Yesterday we discussed democratic values.
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