Usage Note
Bundeskanzler is Germany's head of government, the federal chancellor — Bund (federation) plus Kanzler. The prefix Bundes- marks national-level institutions (Bundestag, Bundesliga). A female chancellor is the Bundeskanzlerin.
Examples
"Der Bundeskanzler reist nach Paris."
Natural Translation
The federal chancellor is travelling to Paris.
Literal Translation
The federal-chancellor travels to Paris.
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