Strippenzieher
German
editEtymology
editFrom Strippe (“string, cord”) + ziehen (“to pull”) + -er.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁɪpn̩ˌt͡siːɐ/, [ˈʃtʁɪpm̩ˌt͡siːɐ]
Audio: (file) Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: Strip‧pen‧zie‧her
Noun
editStrippenzieher m (strong, genitive Strippenziehers, plural Strippenzieher, feminine Strippenzieherin)
- (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.
Declension
editDeclension of Strippenzieher [masculine, strong]
Further reading
edit- “Strippenzieher” in Duden online