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die Elite

elite

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Meaning of die Elite

the best or most powerful group in a society

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German/eˈliːtə/
Russian transcription[ɪˈlʲitə]
elite
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die Elite with Russian translation

die Elite usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Элита города живёт там, наверху.

Die Elite der Stadt wohnt dort oben.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Только элита получает это приглашение.

Nur die Elite bekommt diese Einladung.

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die Elite belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

die Eliteэлита
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

die Elite synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between die Elite / Führungsschicht / Oberschicht / Gesellschaftselite / Elitismus / Vornehmheit

F
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Führungsschicht

The group of people who lead and make important decisions; emphasizes the managerial top layer.

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O
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Oberschicht

The upper social class, usually defined by status or wealth; not necessarily only the most outstanding people.

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G
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Gesellschaftselite

The selected, most influential part of society; sounds more specific and sociological.

B2Rarely
E
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Elitismus

Not the elite itself, but the belief that elites are superior to others; often has a critical tone.

B2Rarely
V
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Vornehmheit

Nobility, refinement, and elegance of manners; more about style and aristocratic grace than power.

B2Rarely
S
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Spitzenklasse

Top level of quality or skill; usually used for things, services, or achievements rather than people.

B2Often
A
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Auslese

A selected best part of a group; emphasizes the process of choosing and the quality of what was selected.

B2Often
O
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Oberklasse

The upper social class or a high-end, prestigious level; often linked to wealth and status.

B2Often
P
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Prominenz

Well-known and famous people; emphasis is on visibility and fame rather than power.

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E
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Elitegruppe

A small elite group; emphasizes a compact, exclusive membership.

B2Rarely
M
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Machthaber

A person who holds power, especially in politics; more concrete and often slightly critical.

B2Often
H
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herrschende Klasse

The ruling class that controls power and resources; the expression often has a Marxist or political connotation.

B2Rarely

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How to pronounce die Elite and what this word means

die Elite means elite. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce die Elite

/eˈliːtə/

die Elite translation

elite

die Elite examples

Элита города живёт там, наверху.

die Elite transcription

/eˈliːtə/

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die Elite meaning: what does it mean?

die beste oder mächtigste Gruppe in einer Gesellschaft

die Elite pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

die Elite is pronounced as /eˈliːtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

die Elite definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Элита города живёт там, наверху. Translation: Die Elite der Stadt wohnt dort oben.

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