German Conversation · Level 16
88 words
German word
Sekretär
Pronunciation
IPA/zekʁeˈtɛːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nounsecretary
Example
Der Sekretär organisiert die Termine.
The secretary arranges the appointments.
More examples
Der parlamentarische Sekretär spricht im Ausschuss.
The parliamentary secretary speaks in the committee.
Core concept
A desk-based office worker who organizes practical details and serves as a reliable channel for an organization's written communication.
Common phrases
Sekretär des Vorstands
secretary of the board
parlamentarischer Sekretär
parliamentary secretary
leitender Sekretär
senior secretary
Similar words
Assistent: A staff member who supports a manager with tasks and schedule management.
Sekretärin: A female office worker who handles administrative tasks and external communication.
Rezeptionist: A staff member who welcomes visitors and handles reception at a building or hotel.
Büroangestellter: An office employee who handles routine administration and telephone calls.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die als Ansprechpartner für administrative Abläufe, Protokolle und Korrespondenz innerhalb einer Organisation fungiert.
Word origin
The job title Sekretär developed from Latin secretarius through French secrétaire, with the original sense of a person trusted with confidential information.
Usage tips
- Sekretär can also mean a writing desk with drawers, so context distinguishes the person from the piece of furniture.
Other meanings
- clerknoun
- office clerknoun
Opposites
- Vorgesetztersupervisornoun
- Chefbossnoun
Related words
- Sekretärinfemale secretarynoun
- Sekretariatsecretariatnoun
- sekretärischsecretarialadjective