position of power
die Machtposition, die Machtpositionen
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position of power
A position in which someone has particularly great power, influence, or decision-making authority over others.
Aus seiner Machtposition heraus konnte der Direktor wichtige Entscheidungen allein treffen.
From his position of power, the director was able to make important decisions on his own.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Machtpositionen |
| genitive | der Machtposition |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Machtposition | die Machtpositionen |
| accusative | die Machtposition | die Machtpositionen |
| dative | der Machtposition | den Machtpositionen |
| genitive | der Machtposition | der Machtpositionen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Machtposition' (position of power) consists of 'Macht' (power) and 'Position' (position). Here, 'Position' does not refer to a physical location, but to a position within a group or organization.
Nach der Wahl hatte die Vorsitzende eine starke Machtposition innerhalb der Partei.
After the election, the chairwoman had a strong position of power within the party.
Common collocations include 'eine Machtposition sichern' (to secure a position of power), 'seine Machtposition ausbauen' (to strengthen one's position of power), and 'seine Machtposition missbrauchen' (to abuse one's position of power). These expressions describe how someone maintains, expands, or uses their power unfairly.
Der Abteilungsleiter missbrauchte seine Machtposition, um persönliche Vorteile zu bekommen.
The department manager abused his position of power to gain personal advantages.
The expression 'aus einer Machtposition heraus' (from a position of power) explains the basis on which someone acts. 'Aus' is followed by the dative; 'heraus' comes after the phrase containing 'Machtposition'.
Sie verhandelte aus einer sicheren Machtposition heraus und musste kaum Zugeständnisse machen.
She negotiated from a secure position of power and hardly had to make any concessions.
