German Conversation · Level 24
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German word
Minister
Pronunciation
IPA/miˈnɪstɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncabinet minister
Example
Die Minister diskutieren das neue Gesetz.
The cabinet ministers are discussing the new law.
More examples
Der ehemalige Minister gab heute ein kurzes Interview.
The former minister gave a short interview today.
Core concept
A government portfolio holder sits at the cabinet table and steers one broad area of public policy.
Common phrases
der Bundesminister
federal minister
der Minister des Auswärtigen
foreign minister
der ehemalige Minister
former minister
Similar words
Finanzminister: A cabinet minister responsible for the country's finances and budget.
Bundesminister: A federal cabinet minister responsible for a specific area of national administration.
Ministerpräsident: The elected head of a German state's government and administration.
Politiker: A public figure involved in politics through elections or political activity.
Definition in German
Ein Minister ist ein Mitglied der Regierung, das ein Ministerium oder Ressort leitet und im Kabinett an politischen Entscheidungen mitwirkt.
Word origin
German Minister comes from Latin minister, meaning "servant" or "attendant," and later became a title for a senior government official.
Usage tips
- Minister is masculine, with the feminine form Ministerin; its plural is Minister, not Ministers.
Other meanings
- ministernoun
Related words
- Ministerpräsidentminister-presidentnoun
- Ministeriumministrynoun