German Conversation · Level 179
28 words
German word
Parlamentarier
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁlamɛnˈtaːʁi̯ɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmember of parliament
Example
Die Parlamentarier stimmten heute über das Gesetz ab.
The members of parliament voted on the bill today.
More examples
Viele Parlamentarier vertreten die Interessen ihres Wahlkreises.
Many members of parliament represent the interests of their constituencies.
Core concept
A representative seated in a parliamentary chamber, speaking in debates and pressing a vote button.
Common phrases
als Parlamentarier
as a member of parliament
Parlamentarier wählen
elect members of parliament
der Parlamentarier aus dem Wahlkreis
the member of parliament from the constituency
Similar words
Abgeordneter: An elected representative who serves in a parliament.
Politiker: A person involved in politics through public office or a political party.
Definition in German
Person, die Mitglied eines Parlaments ist und dort als Abgeordneter an Debatten und Abstimmungen teilnimmt.
Word origin
Parlamentarier is a borrowing from French parlementaire, formed from parlement for parliament with a person-denoting ending.
Usage tips
- The masculine noun is der Parlamentarier, and its plural is die Parlamentarier without an ending change.
Other meanings
- parliamentariannoun
- lawmakernoun
- legislatornoun
Related words
- Parlamentarierinfemale member of parliamentnoun
- parlamentarischparliamentaryadjective