fraktionsvorsitzend
Translation
chairing the parliamentary group, leading the parliamentary group
Examples
Der fraktionsvorsitzende Politiker sprach zur Presse.
The politician chairing the parliamentary group spoke to the press.
Sie ist die neue fraktionsvorsitzende Abgeordnete.
She is the new MP chairing the parliamentary group.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun (attributive adjective) The chairing politician is giving a speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leading, chairing; Antonyms: subordinate.
Etymology
From `Fraktion` (parliamentary group) + `Vorsitz` (chairmanship) + `-end` (present participle ending). Literally 'chairing the parliamentary group'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'sitting' (`sitzen`) at the 'front' (`vor`) of a political 'fraction' (`Fraktion`), leading it.