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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.
Federal Chancellor
Die Bundeskanzlerin is the specific official title for the head of government of Germany or Austria. Die Premierministerin is the more general term for the head of government of a state with a parliamentary system of government. For the German or Austrian office, Bundeskanzlerin is therefore the appropriate term; for corresponding offices in other countries, Premierministerin is used.
Die Premierministerin leitet die britische Regierung.
The prime minister leads the British government.
Die Bundeskanzlerin leitet die deutsche Regierung.
The Federal Chancellor leads the German government.
