die Politik
Translation
politics, policy
Examples
Sie interessiert sich sehr für Politik.
She is very interested in politics.
Die Firma hat eine neue Politik eingeführt.
The company has introduced a new policy.
Grammar Patterns
to go ((into politics)) Er will in die Politik gehen.
to talk ((about politics)) Wir reden oft über Politik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Staatskunst (statesmanship), Regierungskunst (art of governing); Antonyms: Apathie (apathy)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'πολιτική' (politikḗ), meaning 'affairs of the city', derived from 'πόλις' (pólis), meaning 'city-state'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with English 'politics' and 'policy'. Think of the Greek 'polis' (city) which is the root for many related words like 'police' and 'metropolis'.