English–German

“foreign minister” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sn̩miˌnɪstɐ/

Example

Die Außenminister treffen sich morgen.

The foreign ministers are meeting tomorrow.

Illustration for Außenminister (foreign minister)

How to say “foreign minister” in German

“Foreign minister” in German is Außenminister.

The cabinet member who represents a country in dealings beyond its borders.

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

Example sentences with Außenminister

Der Außenminister spricht zur Lage.

The foreign minister speaks about the situation.

Tips for using Außenminister

  • Außenminister is masculine, and its plural is Außenminister for both masculine-only and mixed groups; the feminine plural is Außenministerinnen.

Other German words for “foreign minister”

Die Außenministerinnen debattierten über die Lage.

The foreign ministers debated the situation.

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