Politikum

dasNoun

political issue; political matter

English translations

  1. 01

    political science

Word details

German meaning
Eine Angelegenheit, die von öffentlichem Interesse ist und politische Kontroversen auslöst.
English meaning
Political issue, controversial topic
Synonym
Zankapfel
German example
Die Flüchtlingspolitik ist ein großes Politikum in Deutschland.
English example
Refugee policy is a major political issue in Germany.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Politikum
Plural Form
die Politika

Example sentences with “Politikum”

  1. Das Thema ist zu einem Politikum geworden. (The topic has become a political issue.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Politikum' neuter?

Yes, it is neuter (das Politikum). The plural is 'die Politika'.