die Machtarithmetik
Translation
power arithmetic, power politics, calculation of power
Examples
In der Politik geht es oft um reine Machtarithmetik.
In politics, it's often about pure power arithmetic.
Seine Entscheidung folgte einer kalten Machtarithmetik.
His decision followed a cold calculation of power.
Grammar Patterns
to act according to the rules of power arithmetic nach den Regeln der Machtarithmetik handeln
Similar Words
Synonyms: Machtpolitik, Realpolitik
Etymology
A compound of 'Macht' (power) and 'Arithmetik' (arithmetic). Literally 'power arithmetic'.
Memory Tips
Imagine politicians with calculators, adding up votes and influence. This is 'Machtarithmetik'.