English–German
“defense minister” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪgʊŋsmiˌnɪstɐ/
Example
Gestern traf der Verteidigungsminister den Generalstabschef.
Yesterday, the defense minister met the chief of the general staff.
How to say “defense minister” in German
“Defense minister” in German is Verteidigungsminister.
A cabinet official whose desk joins military command, defense planning, and national security decisions.
Example sentences with Verteidigungsminister
Im Untersuchungsausschuss befragten Abgeordnete den Verteidigungsminister zu den Beschaffungsproblemen.
At the committee of inquiry, members of parliament questioned the defense minister about the procurement problems.
Tips for using Verteidigungsminister
- The feminine form is Verteidigungsministerin, with the regular feminine ending -in added to the masculine title.