German word

Sekretärin

Pronunciation

IPA/zekʁeˈtɛːʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsecretary

Example

Die Sekretärin beantwortet das Telefon.

The secretary answers the phone.

Illustration for Sekretärin (secretary)

More examples

Unsere Sekretärin organisiert die Geschäftsreisen.

Our secretary organizes the business trips.

Core concept

An office professional coordinating schedules, calls, documents, and visitors from a central desk.

Common phrases

  • als persönliche Sekretärin arbeiten

    work as a personal secretary

  • bei der Sekretärin einen Termin ausmachen

    make an appointment with the secretary

  • Terminorganisation durch die Sekretärin

    appointment scheduling by the secretary

Similar words

Assistentin: A female assistant supporting a manager or team with documents, contacts, and daily tasks.
Sekretär: A male secretary managing documents, messages, and other routine office work.
Empfangsdame: A female receptionist welcoming visitors and handling in-person inquiries and calls.
Bürokraft: A general office worker handling varied administrative duties.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die in einem Büro administrative Aufgaben übernimmt, Termine organisiert sowie Telefonate und Schriftverkehr bearbeitet.

Word origin

Sekretärin is formed from Sekretär, borrowed through French secrétaire from Latin secretarius, plus the German feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Sekretärin is feminine, with the masculine form Sekretär and the plural form Sekretärinnen.

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