Amtsanmaßung

dieNoun

impersonation of a public official.

English translations

  1. 01

    usurpation of office

  2. 02

    assumption of official functions

Word details

German meaning
Das unbefugte Ausüben eines öffentlichen Amtes oder einer Funktion.
English meaning
Impersonation of office
Synonym
Machtmissbrauch
German example
Die Amtsanmaßung des falschen Polizisten flog schnell auf.
English example
The impersonation of office by the fake police officer was quickly exposed.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Amtsanmaßung
Plural Form
die Amtsanmaßungen

Example sentences with “Amtsanmaßung”

  1. Ihm wird Amtsanmaßung vorgeworfen. (He is accused of impersonating a public official.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Amtsanmaßung?

It is feminine (die). The plural is 'die Amtsanmaßungen'.