Kanzler-Machtwort

/ˈkant͡slɐ ˈmaxtvɔʁt/
nounIntermediate
formal

A strong, authoritative statement made by the chancellor (usually in Germany or Austria) to resolve a dispute or enforce a decision.

Nach wochenlangen Verhandlungen sprach der Kanzler ein Machtwort und setzte die Reform durch.

After weeks of negotiations, the chancellor issued a decisive statement and pushed through the reform.

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This phrase is often used in political contexts to describe a final, unchallengeable decision by the chancellor.

Collocations

ein Machtwort sprechento issue a decisive statement

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Related Phrases

ein Machtwort fallen lassenphrase
to drop a decisive statement

💡Pro Tip

Political Context

This phrase is typically used in political discussions about government decisions.

Gold Rule

Authority

The phrase emphasizes the chancellor's authority to make final decisions.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'Kanzler' (chancellor) and 'Machtwort' (powerful word), emphasizing the authority of the chancellor's statement.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is specific to German-speaking countries and is used to describe a final, authoritative decision by the chancellor.

Word Breakdown

Kanzler
chancellor
root
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Machtwort
powerful word
root
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