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Regierungspartei
🏛️ What does die Regierungspartei mean?
Die Regierungspartei translates to the governing party or the party in power. It refers to a political party that is currently part of the government of a country, state (Bundesland), or municipality (Kommune). It either forms the government alone or in a coalition (Koalition) with other parties, providing the members of government (e.g., ministers, chancellor, state premier).
It's a central term in the political system of many countries.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-ei → mostly feminine.
🧐 Grammar in Detail: die Regierungspartei
The word "Regierungspartei" is a feminine noun. The article is die.
Singular Declension
| Case | Definite Article | Indefinite Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | eine | Regierungspartei |
| Genitive | der | einer | Regierungspartei |
| Dative | der | einer | Regierungspartei |
| Accusative | die | eine | Regierungspartei |
Plural Declension
| Case | Definite Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Regierungsparteien |
| Genitive | der | Regierungsparteien |
| Dative | den | Regierungsparteien |
| Accusative | die | Regierungsparteien |
Example Sentences
- Die Regierungspartei stellte den neuen Haushaltsplan vor. (The governing party presented the new budget plan.)
- Nach der Wahl gab es Verhandlungen zwischen den potenziellen Regierungsparteien. (After the election, there were negotiations between the potential governing parties.)
- Die Politik der Regierungspartei wurde in der Presse diskutiert. (The policy of the governing party was discussed in the press.)
💡 Usage and Context
The term Regierungspartei is primarily used in political discourse:
- News and Reporting: To describe the political forces currently in power.
- Political Analysis: To examine the policies, strategies, and influence of the parties holding power.
- Election Campaigns: Used by both the governing parties themselves (to highlight their achievements) and the opposition (to criticize).
A distinction is made between a single governing party (rare in Germany at the federal level) and several governing parties forming a Koalition (coalition).
Potential confusion might arise with the term Koalitionspartei (coalition party). Every Koalitionspartei is a Regierungspartei, but not every Regierungspartei is part of a coalition (if it governs alone).
🧠 Memory Aids for Regierungspartei
Article Aid: Think of "die Partei" (the party). Since "Regierungspartei" ends in "-partei" and "Partei" is feminine, "Regierungspartei" is also feminine: die Regierungspartei.
Meaning Aid: It's the party that forms the Regierung (government) – quite straightforward!
🔄 Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Herrschende Partei: Ruling party (emphasizes the position of power).
- Mehrheitspartei: Majority party (applies if the party holds an absolute majority).
- Koalitionspartei: Coalition party (a party that is part of a governing coalition).
Antonyms (Opposite):
- Oppositionspartei: Opposition party (party/parties not involved in the government, tasked with scrutiny/criticism).
Similar but Different Terms:
- Volkspartei: People's party / Catch-all party (a party with a broad voter base across different social strata; can be a Regierungspartei, but doesn't have to be).
- Fraktion: Parliamentary group (all the elected members of a party within a parliament).
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt ein Politiker den anderen: "Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einer Regierungspartei und der Opposition?"
Antwortet der andere: "Die einen haben die Dienstwagen, die anderen die besseren Argumente – zumindest glauben sie das." 😉
(One politician asks another: "What's the difference between a governing party and the opposition?"
The other replies: "One has the official cars, the other has the better arguments – at least that's what they think.") 😉
📜 Little Poem
Die Regierungspartei, mal stark, mal schwach,
hält die Zügel fest im Fach.
Mal Lobeshymnen, mal Kritik,
so ist das Wesen der Politik.
Sie lenkt das Land, plant und beschließt,
bis das Wahlvolk neu entschießt.
(The governing party, sometimes strong, sometimes weak,
holds the reins firmly in its keep.
Sometimes praise, sometimes critique,
such is the nature of politics.
It steers the country, plans and decrees,
until the electorate newly decides.)
❓ Riddle
Ich sitze im Zentrum der Macht,
habe Minister und Ämter gebracht.
Manchmal allein, oft im Verbund,
tue ich meine Politik kund.
Wer bin ich, im Staat die erste Geige?
(I sit at the center of power,
have brought ministers and offices to flower.
Sometimes alone, often combined,
I make my policies known to mankind.
Who am I, playing first fiddle in the state?)
Solution: Die Regierungspartei (The governing party)
🧩 Other Information
Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung):
The word "Regierungspartei" is a compound noun (Kompositum), formed from:
- Regierung: Refers to the executive branch of government.
- Partei: A political organization pursuing common goals and participating in elections.
Together, it describes a party currently exercising governmental functions.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Regierungspartei?
The word "Regierungspartei" is feminine. The correct article is die: die Regierungspartei, plural: die Regierungsparteien.