German word

Wirtschaftsminister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪʁtʃaft͡smiˌnɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneconomy minister

Example

Das Büro des Wirtschaftsministers ist heute geschlossen.

The economy minister's office is closed today.

Illustration for Wirtschaftsminister (economy minister)

More examples

Der Wirtschaftsminister kündigte neue Maßnahmen zur Stärkung der Industrie an.

The economy minister announced new measures to strengthen industry.

Core concept

A government minister carrying the economic portfolio, surrounded by charts on production, prices, trade, and business.

Common phrases

  • der Wirtschaftsminister

    the economy minister

  • das Gespräch mit dem Wirtschaftsminister

    the conversation with the economy minister

Similar words

Wirtschaftsministerin: A female government minister responsible for the country's economic policy.
Finanzminister: A government minister responsible for national finances and the budget.
Wirtschaftsministerium: A government department responsible for economic policy.

Definition in German

Der in der Regierung zuständige Minister für Wirtschaft und wirtschaftspolitische Entscheidungen.

Word origin

The noun is formed from the German compound elements Wirtschaft and Minister, which together name a minister responsible for economic affairs.

Usage tips

  • As a masculine noun, Wirtschaftsminister takes the genitive form Wirtschaftsministers and the plural form Wirtschaftsminister.

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