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Tricky translations
Here, we look at words that are difficult to translate because they have several meanings.
How do you say Politik in English?
1. When Politik refers to the ideas and activities related to having power in a country, region or town, it is translated as politics. A Politiker(in) is a politician: Politiker(in) sein ist nicht leicht. Wann haben Sie sich dazu entschieden, in die Politik einzusteigen? , “It’s not easy being a politician. When did you decide to go into politics?”
2. However, when Politik refers to an official decision or course of action, especially when it has been taken by a political party or ...
