English–German
“parliamentary secretary” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtaːtszekʁeˌtɛːɐ̯/
Example
Der Staatssekretär vertrat den Minister im Parlament.
The parliamentary secretary represented the minister in Parliament.
How to say “parliamentary secretary” in German
“Parliamentary secretary” in German is Staatssekretär.
A minister's high-ranking administrative deputy who can appear and speak for the ministry.
Example sentences with Staatssekretär
Ich habe dem Staatssekretär beim Empfang kurz die Hand gegeben und gegrüßt.
I briefly shook hands with the parliamentary secretary and greeted him at the reception.
Tips for using Staatssekretär
- English translations vary with the political system, so parliamentary secretary, permanent secretary, and secretary of state are not always interchangeable.