The head of government in a country whose political system uses this title.
Natural examples
Der Premierminister kündigte eine Kabinettsumbildung an.
The prime minister announced a cabinet reshuffle.
Die Delegation traf den Premierminister am Flughafen.
At the airport, the delegation met the prime minister.
Fragen zur Reform beantwortete der Premierminister ausführlich.
The prime minister answered questions about the reform in detail.
Usage note
Premierminister is masculine: der Premierminister; the plural is unchanged. The precise role depends on the country.
Mini-lesson: Premierminister
The head of government in a country whose political system uses this title. Premierminister is masculine: der Premierminister; the plural is unchanged. The precise role depends on the country.
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