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prime minister
The female head of government in a state with a parliamentary system of government. She leads the cabinet and is responsible for the government's policies.
Die Premierministerin kündigte in ihrer Neujahrsansprache neue soziale Reformen an.
The prime minister announced new social reforms in her New Year's address.
The word is composed of 'Premier' (from French for 'first') and 'Ministerin' (female minister). So it literally refers to the 'first minister' or the highest-ranking person in the cabinet.
Die Premierministerin leitet die wöchentliche Kabinettssitzung.
The prime minister leads the weekly cabinet meeting.
This title is used for the female head of government in many countries with a parliamentary system, e.g. in the United Kingdom. In Germany and Austria, the corresponding office is called 'Bundeskanzlerin' (female federal chancellor).
Die britische Premierministerin reist zu einem Treffen nach Brüssel.
The British prime minister is traveling to Brussels for a meeting.
In a political context, 'Premierministerin' (female prime minister) is often combined with verbs such as 'eine Rede halten' (to give a speech), 'das Kabinett umbilden' (to reshuffle the cabinet), 'ein Gesetz vorschlagen' (to propose a law), or 'Verhandlungen führen' (to conduct negotiations).
Die Premierministerin hielt vor dem Parlament eine wichtige Rede.
The prime minister gave an important speech before parliament.
chancellor
'die Kanzlerin' and 'die Premierministerin' both refer to a female head of government in a parliamentary state. They are therefore closely related and can easily be confused. 'Kanzlerin' is the title used especially for Germany and Austria. 'Premierministerin' is more general and fits many other countries, for example the United Kingdom or Canada. When the context is Germany or Austria, 'Kanzlerin' sounds more precise. When it is about other countries, 'Premierministerin' is often more natural.
In den Nachrichten spricht die Premierministerin eines anderen Landes über die neue Regierung.
On the news, the prime minister of another country is speaking about the new government.
Der Lehrer erklärt im Unterricht, welche Aufgaben die Kanzlerin in Deutschland hat.
The teacher explains in class what duties the chancellor has in Germany.