German word

Ministerrat

Pronunciation

IPA/miˈnɪstɐˌʁaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncabinet

Example

Die Entscheidung des Ministerrats wurde heute bekanntgegeben.

The cabinet's decision was announced today.

Illustration for Ministerrat (cabinet)

More examples

Der Beschluss des Ministerrats beeinflusst die Außenpolitik.

The decision of the council of ministers affects foreign policy.

Core concept

Ministers gathered around one table as a single government decision-making body.

Common phrases

  • Sitzung des Ministerrats

    meeting of the council of ministers

  • Beschluss des Ministerrats

    decision of the council of ministers

Similar words

Kabinett: The central group of government ministers involved in final policy decisions.
Rat: An official body or meeting that gives advice or makes decisions.
Regierung: The executive authority that governs a state or region and carries out policy.
Sitzung: A formal meeting where participants address matters for an official purpose.

Definition in German

Gremium aus Ministern, das politische Fragen berät und über Maßnahmen beschließt.

Word origin

Ministerrat combines German Minister, from Latin minister meaning servant, with inherited Germanic Rat meaning counsel or advice.

Usage tips

  • Ministerrat is masculine: der Ministerrat, genitive des Ministerrats, and plural die Ministerräte.

Other meanings

  • council of ministersnoun
  • cabinet councilnoun

Related words

  • Ministerratsbeschlusscouncil of ministers decisionnoun
  • Ministerratspräsidentpresident of the council of ministersnoun

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