German word

Außenministerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sn̩miˌnɪstəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounforeign minister

Example

Die Außenministerinnen debattierten über die Lage.

The foreign ministers debated the situation.

Illustration for Außenministerin (foreign minister)

More examples

Die Außenministerin gab ein klares Statement zur Sicherheitspolitik ab.

The foreign minister issued a clear statement on security policy.

Core concept

A cabinet member linking a government to foreign capitals through diplomacy.

Common phrases

  • Statement der Außenministerin

    statement by the foreign minister

  • Treffen mit anderen Außenministerinnen

    meeting with other foreign ministers

Similar words

Außenminister: A male cabinet minister responsible for foreign policy and relations with other countries.
Außenministerium: The government ministry that develops and carries out foreign policy.
Botschafterin: A female diplomat who represents her country and leads its embassy abroad.
Diplomatin: A female diplomat who negotiates and coordinates her country's international relations.

Definition in German

Die Außenministerin ist ein Regierungsmitglied, das für die Beziehungen zu anderen Staaten zuständig ist.

Word origin

German combines Außen- and Ministerin, while -in marks a female bearer of the role; Minister ultimately comes from Latin minister, meaning 'servant' or 'assistant'.

Usage tips

  • Außenministerin names the person, whereas Außenministerium names the ministry, so the two nouns are not interchangeable.

Opposites

  • Innenministerininterior ministernoun

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