German word

Umweltminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmvɛltmiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenvironment minister

Example

Der Umweltminister sprach über den Klimaschutz.

The environment minister spoke about climate protection.

Illustration for Umweltminister (environment minister)

More examples

Nach dem Treffen kündigte der Umweltminister neue Maßnahmen zum Hochwasserschutz an.

After the meeting, the environment minister announced new measures for flood protection.

Core concept

A government minister responsible for protecting nature and the wider environment through policy and regulation.

Common phrases

  • Treffen mit dem Umweltminister

    meeting with the environment minister

  • Interview mit dem Umweltminister

    interview with the environment minister

  • Kritik am Umweltminister

    criticism of the environment minister

Similar words

Minister: A member of the cabinet who heads a specific government department.
Umweltministerin: The feminine term for a minister responsible for environmental policy.
Umweltpolitiker: A politician who focuses on environmental concerns through policy or activism.
Bundesumweltminister: The minister responsible for environmental policy at the federal level.

Definition in German

Ein Mitglied der Regierung, dessen Zuständigkeit Umwelt- und Naturschutz sowie verwandte Regelungen umfasst.

Word origin

Umweltminister is a German compound of Umwelt, meaning environment, and Minister, meaning minister.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Umweltministerin, and the plural is Umweltminister or Umweltministerinnen depending on the group.

Related words

  • Umweltministerinfemale environment ministernoun
  • Bundesumweltministerfederal environment ministernoun

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