English–German
“governor” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/guvɛʁˈnøːɐ̯/
Example
Der Gouverneur des Bundesstaates traf den Minister.
The state governor met the minister.
How to say “governor” in German
“Governor” in German is Gouverneur.
A senior regional official sits at the helm of a federal territory, directing its government and representing it beyond the territory.
Example sentences with Gouverneur
Nach der schweren Überschwemmung koordinierte der Gouverneur die Hilfsmaßnahmen.
After the severe flooding, the governor coordinated the relief efforts.
Tips for using Gouverneur
- In Germany, Ministerpräsident is the usual title for the head of a federal state, while Gouverneur commonly refers to foreign or historical offices.
Other German words for “governor”
Die Landeschefs berieten über die Krise.
The governors discussed the crisis.