der Machthaber
Translation
ruler, person in power, potentate
Examples
Der Machthaber kontrolliert das ganze Land.
The ruler controls the entire country.
Die neuen Machthaber versprachen Reformen.
The new rulers promised reforms.
Grammar Patterns
ruler ((of a country)) Machthaber eines Landes The dictator was the sole ruler of the country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Herrscher (ruler), Diktator (dictator), Regent (regent)
Etymology
A compound of 'Macht' (might, power) and 'Haber' (haver, from 'haben' - to have). Literally a 'power-haver'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Macht' (might/power) + 'haber' (haver). Someone who 'has the might' is the ruler.