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“ministry” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/minɪsˈteːʁiʊm/

Example

Die Ministerien haben neue Regeln veröffentlicht.

The ministries have published new rules.

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How to say “ministry” in German

“Ministry” in German is Ministerium.

A government office organized around one policy area, such as finance, transport, or health, with a minister at its head.

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

Example sentences with Ministerium

Er hat dem Ministerium seinen Bericht geschickt.

He sent his report to the ministry.

Tips for using Ministerium

  • Ministerium is a neuter noun: das Ministerium, plural die Ministerien; Minister means the minister who leads it, not the department itself.

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