German Conversation · Level 141
30 words
German word
Ressort
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛˈsoːɐ̯/
Meaning
- neuter nounfield
Example
Er ist Experte in seinem Ressort.
He is an expert in his field.
More examples
Außerhalb des Ressorts werden andere Prioritäten gesetzt.
Outside the department, other priorities are set.
Core concept
An organization chart shows one person or department responsible for a defined cluster of work.
Common phrases
Leitung eines Ressorts
management of a department
außerhalb des Ressorts
outside the department
zwischen den Ressorts vermitteln
mediate between departments
Similar words
Bereich: A defined area of work or activity within an organization.
Abteilung: A department or team within a company or public office.
Referat: A small unit handling a specific task in a ministry or large organization.
Fachgebiet: A specialized field of study, research, or technical work.
Definition in German
Ein Verantwortungs- oder Tätigkeitsbereich, der einer Person oder Abteilung zugewiesen ist.
Word origin
Ressort is borrowed from French ressort, a term for a sphere of authority or jurisdiction.
Usage tips
- Ressort is neuter, so the standard forms are das Ressort and die Ressorts.
Other meanings
- departmentnoun
- ministrynoun
Opposites
- Querschnittsaufgabecross-departmental tasknoun
Related words
- Ressortpolitikdepartmental policynoun
- Ressortgrenzedepartmental boundarynoun