die Autorität
Translation
authority, power, expert, person in authority
Examples
Der Lehrer hat große Autorität.
The teacher has great authority.
Er ist eine Autorität auf diesem Gebiet.
He is an authority in this field.
Grammar Patterns
to have authority ((over sb./sth.)) to have authority over sb./sth. The state has authority over its citizens.
to be an authority ((on sth.)) to be an expert in a field She is an authority on the subject of physics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power, influence, expert; Antonyms: powerlessness
Etymology
From Latin 'auctoritas' (influence, authority), related to 'auctor' (author, creator).
Memory Tips
An 'Author' (Autor) has 'authority' (Autorität) over their story.