Fraktion
Meaning and Usage
"Fraktion" in German refers to a parliamentary group, typically used to describe the group of politicians from a specific political party within a legislative body. It is also used in a broader sense to denote a faction or a group with shared interests or objectives within an organization or society.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Fraktion" comes from the Middle High German "vraction," which in turn originates from the Old French "fraccion" or "fraction," ultimately derived from the Latin "fractio" meaning "a breaking."
Comparisons between German and English
The English term "fraction" is related to the etymology of "Fraktion," but the meaning has shifted from "division" to "parliamentary group." In English, "fracture" and "fraction" are closer semantically to the original root of "Fraktion."
Cultural Context
In the context of the German political system, "Fraktion" holds significant importance as it represents the organized groups within the parliament, each with its distinctive ideologies and agendas.
Example Sentences
- Die konservative Fraktion stimmte gegen den Gesetzesentwurf.
- Die Fraktionen haben sich auf eine gemeinsame Strategie geeinigt.
Memory Tips
Associate "Fraktion" with the idea of a "fraction" of the parliament, representing a specific political party's group within the legislative body.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Partei (party)
- Das Parlament (parliament)
- Die Politik (politics)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Fraktionen
Conjugation (for verbs)
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