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German word
Ministerin
Pronunciation
IPA/miˈnɪstəʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounminister
Example
Die Ministerin kündigte ihren Rücktritt an.
The minister announced her resignation.
More examples
Die amtierende Ministerin beantwortete die Fragen der Abgeordneten.
The incumbent minister answered the questions of the members of parliament.
Core concept
A woman at the cabinet table responsible for one policy area and speaking for it in public.
Common phrases
die Ministerin des Ressorts
the department's minister
zur Ministerin ernannt
appointed as minister
amtierende Ministerin
incumbent minister
Similar words
Politikerin: A female political figure involved in elections or party activities.
Abgeordnete: An elected woman serving in parliament or a state legislature and taking part in lawmaking.
Minister: A male government minister overseeing one policy area and representing it in public.
Definition in German
Eine Ministerin ist eine weibliche Amtsträgerin in der Regierung, zuständig für ein bestimmtes Politikfeld und als Vertreterin dieses Bereichs nach außen tätig.
Word origin
German Ministerin combines Minister, from Latin minister meaning 'servant' or 'attendant', with the productive feminine suffix -in.
Usage tips
- Ministerin is feminine and has the plural form Ministerinnen; the corresponding masculine noun is Minister.
Other meanings
- cabinet ministernoun
Related words
- Ministeriumministrynoun
- ministeriellministerialadjective