das Regierungsjahr
Translation
year of government, year of reign, regnal year
Examples
Im ersten Regierungsjahr wurden viele Reformen beschlossen.
In the first year of government, many reforms were passed.
Das war das zehnte Regierungsjahr der Kanzlerin.
That was the chancellor's tenth year in office.
Grammar Patterns
in the ((Regierungsjahr)) in the year of government In the first Regierungsjahr, there were changes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amtsjahr (year in office).
Etymology
Composed of 'Regierung' (government) + 's' (linking element) + 'Jahr' (year).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as 'government's year'. The 's' acts like a possessive 's in English.