die Politikerin
Translation
politician (female), stateswoman
Examples
Die Politikerin hält eine Rede.
The politician is giving a speech.
Sie ist eine bekannte Politikerin.
She is a well-known politician.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a politician ((als+Nomen)) Angela Merkel worked as a politician.
to be a politician ((Nomen sein)) She is a famous politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Staatsfrau (stateswoman); Antonyms: der Wähler / die Wählerin (voter)
Etymology
Derived from 'Politik' (politics) + '-er' (suffix for a person) + '-in' (feminine suffix).
Memory Tips
Remember that German often adds the suffix '-in' to denote the female version of a profession. So, 'Politiker' becomes 'Politikerin'.