German edit

Etymology edit

From Strippe (string, cord) +‎ ziehen (to pull) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁɪpn̩ˌt͡siːɐ/, [ˈʃtʁɪpm̩ˌt͡siːɐ]
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  • Hyphenation: Strip‧pen‧zie‧her

Noun edit

Strippenzieher m (strong, genitive Strippenziehers, plural Strippenzieher, feminine Strippenzieherin)

  1. (idiomatic) string puller, puppet master, mastermind, svengali
    Synonyms: Drahtzieher, Hintermann

Usage notes edit

  • Strippenzieher is used especially in contexts such as politics or economy, while Drahtzieher is preferred in more explicitly illegal cases like organised crime and terrorism.

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