German word

Staatsminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaːtsˌmɪnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstate minister

Example

Alle Staatsminister der Länder trafen sich zum Gipfel.

All state ministers from the federal states met for the summit.

Illustration for Staatsminister (state minister)

More examples

Der stellvertretende Staatsminister vertrat ihn bei der Debatte.

The deputy state minister represented him in the debate.

Core concept

A state-government cabinet table with one minister responsible for a clearly labeled policy folder.

Common phrases

  • Treffen der Staatsminister

    meeting of state ministers

  • stellvertretender Staatsminister

    deputy state minister

Similar words

Minister: A government minister overseeing a particular policy area.
Ministerpräsident: The leader of a German state's government.
Landesminister: A state-government minister in charge of a particular policy field.
Staatssekretär: A senior ministry official who assists the minister with administration.

Definition in German

Ein Minister eines Bundeslandes; Mitglied der Landesregierung mit Verantwortung für ein bestimmtes Ressort.

Word origin

Staatsminister is a compound of Staat, 'state', and Minister, borrowed from Latin minister, 'servant' or 'assistant', for an administrative office.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Staatsminister, not Staatsministers, and the noun is masculine: der Staatsminister.

Related words

  • Staatsministerkonferenzconference of state ministersnoun
  • Staatsministerinfemale state ministernoun

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