Noun
der Machthaber
Pronunciation: [ˈmaχtˌhaːbɐ]
ruler, person in power
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plural Machthaber
Meanings
Noun
- ruler, person in power
- potentate
Example sentence
In dem Film geht es um einen Machthaber im alten Rom.
The film is about a ruler in ancient Rome.
Word forms
singular
der Machthaber
plural
die Machthaber
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Machthaber
Accusativeden Machthaber
Dativedem Machthaber
Genitivedes Machthabers
Plural
Nominativedie Machthaber
Accusativedie Machthaber
Dativeden Machthabern
Genitiveder Machthaber
Usage
- der damalige Machthaber — the ruler at that time; can carry a critical tone
- Macht / Machthaber — power / the person holding power
Im Roman versucht der Machthaber, jede Kritik zu unterdrücken.
In the novel, the ruler tries to suppress all criticism.