NOUN
Regierungschef/ʁeˈɡiːʁʊŋsˌʃɛf/head of government; prime minister; chief executive (of a government)
Regierungschef is a German noun that means head of government, prime minister, or chief executive (of a government). It is pronounced /ʁeˈɡiːʁʊŋsˌʃɛf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Regierungschefs".
Definitions
1.the person leading a government; head of government(government, politics)
a.leader of the executive branch of a country, especially not the monarch
Der deutsche Regierungschef traf sich mit dem Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten.—The German head of government met with the President of the United States.
b.person who holds the highest office in a government, e.g. chancellor or prime minister
Angela Merkel war viele Jahre Regierungschefin.—Angela Merkel was head of government for many years.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Regierungschef | die Regierungschefs |
| Genitive | des Regierungschefs | der Regierungschefs |
| Dative | dem Regierungschef | den Regierungschefs |
| Accusative | den Regierungschef | die Regierungschefs |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Regierungschef" mean in English?
- "Regierungschef" means head of government, prime minister, or chief executive (of a government). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Regierungschef"?
- "Regierungschef" is pronounced /ʁeˈɡiːʁʊŋsˌʃɛf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Regierungschef" der, die, or das?
- "Regierungschef" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Regierungschef"?
- The plural of "Regierungschef" is "Regierungschefs".
- What part of speech is "Regierungschef"?
- "Regierungschef" is a noun in German.
