German word

Bundesinnenminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌbʊndəsˈɪnənmiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfederal minister of the interior

Example

Der Bundesinnenminister spricht über die Sicherheit.

The federal minister of the interior is speaking about security.

Illustration for Bundesinnenminister (federal minister of the interior)

More examples

Der Bundesinnenminister äußerte sich zu den Vorfällen.

The federal minister of the interior commented on the incidents.

Core concept

A federal cabinet seat focused on what happens within the country, especially the public-safety brief.

Common phrases

  • im Gespräch mit dem Bundesinnenminister

    in talks with the federal minister of the interior

  • die Position des Bundesinnenministers

    the position of the federal minister of the interior

Similar words

Innenminister: A cabinet minister responsible for domestic affairs and public safety.
Bundesinnenministerium: The federal government department that develops domestic affairs and public safety policy.
Landesinnenminister: A state cabinet minister responsible for policing and local public safety.
Innenministerin: A female cabinet minister responsible for domestic affairs and public safety.

Definition in German

Bundesinnenminister bezeichnet das Mitglied der Bundesregierung, das auf Bundesebene die Innenpolitik und die öffentliche Sicherheit verantwortet.

Word origin

The compound combines Bund 'federation', innen 'within' and Minister, a borrowing from Latin minister 'servant'.

Usage tips

  • German uses Bundesinnenminister for a male officeholder; the feminine form is Bundesinnenministerin.

Other meanings

  • interior ministernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • BundesinnenministeriumFederal Ministry of the Interiornoun
  • Bundesinnenministerinfemale federal minister of the interiornoun

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