German word

Bundesfinanzminister

Pronunciation

IPA/bʊndəsfiˈnant͡smiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

masculine nounfederal finance minister

Example

Der Bundesfinanzminister kündigte neue Maßnahmen an.

The federal finance minister announced new measures.

Illustration for Bundesfinanzminister (federal finance minister)

More examples

Der Bundesfinanzminister stellte den neuen Haushaltsentwurf vor.

The federal finance minister presented the new budget proposal.

Core concept

A senior federal official guiding the government's budget, tax administration, and overall financial policy.

Common phrases

Gespräch mit dem Bundesfinanzminister
Conversation with the federal finance minister
Rede des Bundesfinanzministers zur Haushaltsdebatte
Speech by the federal finance minister on the budget debate

Similar words

Finanzminister: A minister overseeing budgets and tax policy at either federal or state level.
Bundesminister: A cabinet minister representing a federal department and setting its policy.

Definition in German

Der Bundesfinanzminister trägt die politische Verantwortung für den Bundeshaushalt, die Finanzverwaltung und die Finanzpolitik der Bundesregierung.

Word origin

Bundesfinanzminister is a compound of Bund, Finanz, and Minister, meaning a minister responsible for financial affairs at the federal level.

Usage tips

The masculine noun takes der, and its plural is Bundesfinanzminister; the feminine form is Bundesfinanzministerin.

Related words

Finanzministerfinance ministernoun
Bundesfinanzministerinfemale federal finance ministernoun