German Word · Intermediate
Obrigkeit
authorities
Pronunciation: /ˈoːbʁɪçkaɪ̯t/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "authorities".
Example
1932, Erich Mühsam, Die Befreiung der Gesellschaft vom Staat, in: Erich Mühsam: Prosaschriften II, Verlag europäische ideen Berlin (1978), page 253
Again and again we hear the question from people who are not familiar with the world of ideas of anarchism
Practice tips
- Practice Obrigkeit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.