English–German

“civil servant” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈamtɪn/

Example

Die Beamtin arbeitet im Rathaus.

The civil servant works at the town hall.

Illustration for Beamtin (civil servant)

How to say “civil servant” in German

“Civil servant” in German is Beamtin.

A woman in a formally appointed public-service role, handling government matters with official authority.

Full entry for Beamtin: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Beamtin

Als Beamtin ist sie für das Standesamt zuständig.

As a civil servant, she is responsible for the registry office.

Tips for using Beamtin

  • Beamtin denotes a legally appointed civil servant, so it is narrower than the English term civil servant, which can also include public employees without Beamtenstatus.

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