Nomen

die Politikerin

politician (female), stateswoman

Die Politikerin hält eine Rede.

The politician is giving a speech.

Sie ist eine bekannte Politikerin.

She is a well-known politician.

to work as a politician ((als+Nomen)) Angela Merkel worked as a politician.

to be a politician ((Nomen sein)) She is a famous politician.

Synonyms: die Staatsfrau (stateswoman); Antonyms: der Wähler / die Wählerin (voter)

Comes from 'Politik' (politics) + '-er' (person suffix) + '-in' (feminine suffix).

Think of 'politician' and add the German feminine suffix '-in'. This pattern applies to many professions.

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