German word

Innenminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪnənmiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninterior minister

Example

Der Innenminister kündigte neue Sicherheitsmaßnahmen an.

The interior minister announced new security measures.

Illustration for Innenminister (interior minister)

More examples

Viele Bürger wollen mit dem Innenminister sprechen.

Many citizens want to speak with the interior minister.

Core concept

A national or regional minister in charge of the government's internal affairs and public security.

Common phrases

  • mit dem Innenminister sprechen

    speak with the interior minister

  • über den Innenminister reden

    talk about the interior minister

  • den Innenminister kritisieren

    criticize the interior minister

Similar words

Bundesinnenminister: A federal minister responsible for nationwide domestic affairs and public security.
Innenministerium: A government ministry responsible for domestic affairs and public security.
Innenministerin: A woman serving as minister responsible for domestic affairs and public security.
Landesinnenminister: A state minister responsible for domestic affairs and public security within that state.

Definition in German

Der Minister einer Regierung, der die nationale Sicherheit im Inland und die Innenverwaltung leitet.

Word origin

Innenminister is formed from the German element innen and the borrowed title Minister, specifying a minister for domestic rather than foreign affairs.

Usage tips

  • Bundesinnenminister refers to the federal minister, whereas Landesinnenminister refers to a minister at state level.

Opposites

Related words

  • Innenministerinfemale interior ministernoun
  • Innenministeriuminterior ministrynoun

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