Elefantenrunde
dieNounleaders' debate (political)
English translations
- 01
round table discussion
- 02
elephants' round
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Elefantenrunde ist eine Fernsehdiskussion mit hochrangigen Politikern oder Experten, bei der wichtige Themen diskutiert werden.
- English meaning
- An elephant round is a television discussion with high-ranking politicians or experts, in which important topics are discussed.
- Synonym
- Fernsehdebatte
- German example
- Die Elefantenrunde nach der Wahl war sehr spannend.
- English example
- The elephant round after the election was very exciting.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Elefantenrunde
- Plural Form
- die Elefantenrunden
Example sentences with “Elefantenrunde”
Die Elefantenrunde findet heute Abend statt. (The leaders' debate takes place tonight.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called an 'Elefantenrunde'?
It refers to the 'heavyweights' (leaders) of the parties sitting together. It is feminine (die Elefantenrunde).