German Conversation · Level 98
53 words
German word
Regierungssprecher
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeˈgiːʁʊŋsˌʃpʁɛçɐ/
Meaning
- masculine noungovernment spokesperson
Example
Der Regierungssprecher gab heute eine Pressekonferenz.
The government spokesperson gave a press conference today.
More examples
Im Morgengespräch erläuterte der Regierungssprecher die geplanten Maßnahmen kurz.
In the morning interview, the government spokesperson briefly explained the planned measures.
Core concept
An official stands between the government and journalists, delivering its statements and answering questions on its behalf.
Common phrases
Ein Interview mit dem Regierungssprecher
An interview with the government spokesperson
Die Ankündigung des Regierungssprechers
The government spokesperson's announcement
Similar words
Pressesprecher: Communications officer who briefs reporters and handles news inquiries.
Pressechef: Senior public relations official who leads an organization's press team.
Medienreferent: Staff member responsible for media relations and public information.
Pressestelle: Official department or contact point handling an organization's press work.
Definition in German
Amtliche Person, die im Namen der Regierung Pressemitteilungen vorträgt oder Auskünfte gibt.
Word origin
Regierungssprecher combines Regierung, meaning government, with Sprecher, an agent noun formed from sprechen, meaning to speak.
Usage tips
- The masculine noun takes the article der, while the feminine form is Regierungssprecherin.
Other meanings
- government press officernoun
Opposites
- Oppositionssprecherinopposition spokeswomannoun
Related words
- Regierungssprecheringovernment spokeswomannoun