German word

Justizminister

Pronunciation

IPA/jʊsˈtiːt͡smiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounminister of justice

Example

Die Justizminister diskutierten das neue Gesetz.

The ministers of justice discussed the new law.

Illustration for Justizminister (minister of justice)

More examples

Bei der Pressekonferenz betonte der Justizminister die Bedeutung der Reform.

At the press conference, the minister of justice emphasized the importance of the reform.

Core concept

A government official at the center of laws, courts, and the justice system.

Common phrases

  • Treffen mit dem Justizminister

    meeting with the minister of justice

  • Rede des Justizministers

    speech by the minister of justice

  • Pressekonferenz des Justizministers

    press conference of the minister of justice

Similar words

Bundesminister: A minister who heads a department in the federal government.
Justizministerin: A female cabinet minister responsible for justice and legal affairs.
Innenminister: A cabinet minister responsible for domestic security and the police.
Ministerpräsident: The head of a state or regional government.

Definition in German

Ein Mitglied der Regierung, das für Gesetze, Justizverwaltung und die Organisation der Gerichte verantwortlich ist.

Word origin

Justizminister is a compound of Justiz, from Latin iustitia meaning justice, and Minister, from Latin minister meaning servant or official.

Usage tips

  • The plural of the masculine noun is also Justizminister, so der Justizminister and die Justizminister differ through their articles.

Related words

  • Justizministerinfemale minister of justicenoun
  • Bundesjustizministerfederal minister of justicenoun

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