Schwampel

German

Etymology

Blend of schwarz/Schwarz (“black”) +‎ Ampel; black is the party color of the CDU.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʃvampl̩/, /ˈʃvampəl/

Noun

Schwampel f (genitive Schwampel, no plural)

a coalition in the German parliament consisting of the CDU, FDP, and the Green Party.

Synonyms

Jamaika-Koalition

Further reading

Schwampel in Duden online

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