das Machtspiel
Translation
power plays, power games
Examples
Politische Machtspiele sind komplex.
Political power plays are complex.
Er ist in die Machtspiele der Firma verwickelt.
He is involved in the company's power games.
Grammar Patterns
to be involved in ((Machtspiele)) to be involved in power plays He is involved in the power plays.
Similar Words
die Intrige (intrigue), das Ränkespiel (scheme)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Macht' (power) and 'Spiel' (game).
Memory Tips
Imagine a game of chess, but with political power instead of pieces. That's a 'Machtspiel'.