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die Mächtigen

powerful

Definition & meaning

The term "die Mächtigen" refers to those who possess power, influence, or authority. It is used to describe the ruling class, political leaders, wealthy elites, or anyone who holds significant control over societal, economic, or political structures. It is almost always used in the plural form to refer to a collective group of powerful individuals.

Grammar & Word origin

This word is a nominalized adjective. It is derived from the adjective "mächtig" (powerful/mighty). In German, adjectives can function as nouns when capitalized.

  • Grammar: It is the plural form of the nominalized adjective. It follows the declension of an adjective (weak declension after the definite article "die").
  • Parts: The root is "Macht" (power), followed by the suffix "-ig" which turns the noun into an adjective, and the "-en" ending for plural declension.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • die Einflussreichen
  • die Herrschenden
  • die Eliten
  • die Entscheidungsträger

Antonyms:

  • die Ohnmächtigen
  • das einfache Volk
  • die Untertanen

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Examples

Die Mächtigen beeinflussen oft wichtige Entscheidungen.other

The powerful often influence important decisions.

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