German word

Bundeswirtschaftsminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌbʊndəsˈvɪʁtʃaft͡smiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

masculine nounfederal economics minister

Example

Gestern traf sich der Bundeswirtschaftsminister mit dem Finanzminister.

Yesterday, the federal economics minister met with the finance minister.

Illustration for Bundeswirtschaftsminister (federal economics minister)

More examples

Der Bundeswirtschaftsminister erläuterte die neuen Exportfördermaßnahmen.

The federal economics minister explained the new measures to promote exports.

Core concept

The government minister who represents the federation in matters concerning economic policy and business.

Common phrases

Presseerklärung des Bundeswirtschaftsministers
press release from the federal economics minister
Interview mit dem Bundeswirtschaftsminister
an interview with the federal economics minister
Gesetzesvorlage des Bundeswirtschaftsministers
bill proposed by the federal economics minister

Similar words

Wirtschaftsminister: A government minister responsible for economic policy and business at federal or state level.
Minister: A government minister responsible for a specific policy area.
Wirtschaftsministerium: The government department that develops and carries out economic policy.
Finanzminister: The government minister responsible for national finances and the budget.

Definition in German

Der Bundeswirtschaftsminister leitet das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und vertritt die wirtschaftspolitischen Interessen des Bundes.

Word origin

Bundeswirtschaftsminister is formed from Bundes- meaning federal, Wirtschaft meaning economy, and Minister meaning minister, joined by the linking sound -s-.

Usage tips

In formal political reporting, Wirtschaftsminister may refer to a state minister as well as the federal minister, so Bundes- can be important for precise scope.

Related words

BundeswirtschaftsministeriumFederal Ministry of Economicsnoun
Bundeswirtschaftsministerinfemale federal economics ministernoun
Wirtschaftsministereconomics ministernoun