German Conversation · Level 71
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German word
Premierminister
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁəˈmi̯eːmiˌnɪstɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounprime minister
Example
Die Rede des Premierministers war kurz.
The prime minister's speech was short.
More examples
Im Fernsehen gab es ein kurzes Interview mit dem Premierminister.
There was a short interview with the prime minister on television.
Core concept
One chair at the head of a cabinet table coordinates the government's overall direction.
Common phrases
ein Interview mit dem Premierminister
an interview with the prime minister
die Politik des Premierministers
the prime minister's policy
Similar words
Bundeskanzler: The leader of Germany's federal government and its cabinet.
Kanzler: A brief form of the official title for a government leader.
Regierungschef: A broad designation for the person leading a government.
Definition in German
Premierminister bezeichnet die Person, die eine Regierung leitet und für die politische Leitung verantwortlich ist.
Word origin
Premierminister entered German through French premier ministre, whose parts derive from Latin primarius, meaning first, and minister, meaning servant or official.
Usage tips
- For Germany's federal head of government, Bundeskanzler is the standard title; Premierminister commonly refers to a foreign country's head of government.
Related words
- Premierministerinfemale prime ministernoun
- Premierministeramtprime ministershipnoun