German Conversation · Level 168
29 words
German word
Amtsinhaber
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈamtsɪnˌhaːbɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounincumbent
Example
Der Amtsinhaber unterschrieb das Dokument.
The incumbent signed the document.
More examples
Bei der Pressekonferenz verteidigte der Amtsinhaber seine Politik.
At the press conference, the incumbent defended his policy.
Core concept
The person currently occupying an official post, with authority attached to that position rather than to a private role.
Common phrases
der gegenwärtige Amtsinhaber
current incumbent
der scheidende Amtsinhaber
outgoing incumbent
Similar words
Beamter: A public employee serving in a government or municipal role.
Mandatsträger: An elected representative who holds public authority.
Politiker: A person whose work centers on political activity and decisions.
Definition in German
Person, die zurzeit ein Amt innehat.
Word origin
Amtsinhaber combines Amt, meaning an official office or post, with Inhaber, meaning holder, and thus denotes the holder of an office.
Usage tips
- Amtsinhaber is a formal term common in official and news writing, while a specific title such as Bürgermeister is often more natural in ordinary conversation.
Other meanings
- officeholdernoun
Opposites
- Herausfordererchallengernoun
- Oppositionskandidatopposition candidatenoun
Related words
- Amtsinhaberinfemale incumbentnoun
- Amtsinhaberschaftincumbencynoun