superpower
die Supermacht, die Supermächte
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superpower
A state that is so economically, militarily, and politically powerful that it can strongly influence international politics.
Die Vereinigten Staaten waren lange Zeit die einzige Supermacht der Welt.
The United States was the world's only superpower for a long time.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Supermächte |
| genitive | der Supermacht |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Supermacht | die Supermächte |
| accusative | die Supermacht | die Supermächte |
| dative | der Supermacht | den Supermächten |
| genitive | der Supermacht | der Supermächte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Supermacht' is made up of 'super' and 'Macht' (power). Here, 'super' intensifies the meaning of 'Macht' and refers to a state with exceptionally great influence.
China hat sich im 21. Jahrhundert zu einer Supermacht entwickelt.
China has developed into a superpower in the 21st century.
Common expressions include 'eine Supermacht sein' (to be a superpower), 'zur Supermacht aufsteigen' (to rise to superpower status), and 'eine Supermacht bleiben' (to remain a superpower). Combinations such as 'militärische Supermacht' (military superpower) and 'wirtschaftliche Supermacht' (economic superpower) are also common.
Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg stieg das Land zu einer militärischen Supermacht auf.
After World War II, the country rose to become a military superpower.
'Supermacht' is used mainly in political, historical, and journalistic texts. The focus is usually on a state's international standing and its influence on other countries.
Die Außenpolitik der Supermacht beeinflusste viele Staaten in der Region.
The superpower's foreign policy influenced many countries in the region.
