Machtgier
dieNounlust for power
English translations
- 01
lust for power
- 02
greed for power
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein übermäßiges Verlangen nach Macht.
- English meaning
- Lust for power, power grab
- Synonym
- Herrschsucht, Machthunger
- German example
- Seine Machtgier führte zu seinem Fall.
- English example
- His lust for power led to his downfall.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Machtgier
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Machtgier”
Seine Machtgier war grenzenlos. (His lust for power was limitless.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Machtgier feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die). Plural: die Machtgieren.