German word

Finanzminister

Pronunciation

IPA/fiˈnantsmiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfinance minister

Example

Der Finanzminister stellte das neue Budget vor.

The finance minister presented the new budget.

Illustration for Finanzminister (finance minister)

More examples

Journalisten stellten dem Finanzminister Fragen zur Steuerreform.

Journalists asked the finance minister questions about tax reform.

Core concept

The cabinet member who stands between the state's incoming money and its planned spending.

Common phrases

  • mit dem Finanzminister sprechen

    speak with the finance minister

  • ein Treffen mit dem Finanzminister

    a meeting with the finance minister

  • eine Frage an den Finanzminister

    a question for the finance minister

Similar words

Wirtschaftsminister: The cabinet minister in charge of industry policy and measures to promote economic growth.
Finanzministerin: A female cabinet minister who oversees the national budget and tax policy.

Definition in German

Ein Regierungsmitglied, das für den Staatshaushalt, Steuereinnahmen und finanzpolitische Entscheidungen zuständig ist.

Word origin

The word was formed by combining Finanz with Minister; Finanz came via French from Latin financia, and Minister derives from Latin minister, meaning servant or subordinate official.

Usage tips

  • Finanzminister concerns public finances, whereas Wirtschaftsminister generally handles broader economic policy and business matters.

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