NOUN
Gewaltenteilung/ɡəˈvaltn̩ˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ/separation of powers
Gewaltenteilung is a German noun that means separation of powers. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvaltn̩ˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.division of state power into legislative, executive, and judicial branches(politics)
a.principle ensuring that different branches of government have separate powers and responsibilities
Die Gewaltenteilung ist ein grundlegendes Prinzip der Demokratie.—The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democracy.
b.system to prevent abuse of power by distributing governmental authority
Durch die Gewaltenteilung soll die Konzentration von Macht verhindert werden.—Through the separation of powers, the concentration of power is to be prevented.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gewaltenteilung | — |
| Genitive | der Gewaltenteilung | — |
| Dative | der Gewaltenteilung | — |
| Accusative | die Gewaltenteilung | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gewaltenteilung" mean in English?
- "Gewaltenteilung" means separation of powers. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gewaltenteilung"?
- "Gewaltenteilung" is pronounced /ɡəˈvaltn̩ˌtaɪ̯lʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gewaltenteilung" der, die, or das?
- "Gewaltenteilung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Gewaltenteilung"?
- "Gewaltenteilung" is a noun in German.
