der Postenschacher
Translation
political horse-trading, jobbery, patronage
Examples
Der politische Postenschacher schadet dem Land.
Political horse-trading harms the country.
Man wirft der Regierung Postenschacher vor.
The government is accused of jobbery.
Grammar Patterns
((der Postenschacher)) jobbery, political horse-trading Political horse-trading is a major problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jobbery, patronage, nepotism (Vetternwirtschaft)
Etymology
Composed of 'Posten' (post, position) and 'Schacher' (haggling, shady dealing). Literally 'post-haggling'.
Memory Tips
Imagine politicians in a shady backroom 'haggling' (schachern) over government 'posts' (Posten).