German word

Außenminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sn̩miˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounforeign minister

Example

Die Außenminister treffen sich morgen.

The foreign ministers are meeting tomorrow.

Illustration for Außenminister (foreign minister)

More examples

Der Außenminister spricht zur Lage.

The foreign minister speaks about the situation.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • der Außenminister spricht

    The foreign minister speaks

  • der Außenminister reist

    The foreign minister travels

Similar words

Außenministerin: A female cabinet official in charge of dealings beyond her country's borders.
Außenministerium: The state ministry overseeing foreign affairs and international policy.
Minister: A cabinet official who directs one of the government's departments.
Botschafter: An official appointed to represent a country in a foreign state.

Definition in German

Der Minister, der für die außenpolitischen Angelegenheiten eines Staates zuständig ist.

Word origin

The compound Außenminister joins Außen for matters outside the country with Minister, a German borrowing from Latin minister, meaning servant or official.

Usage tips

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

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