German word

Wirtschaftsministerium

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪʁtʃaft͡sminɪsˌteːʁiʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounministry of economic affairs

Example

Das Wirtschaftsministerium arbeitet eng mit den Unternehmen zusammen.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs works closely with companies.

Illustration for Wirtschaftsministerium (ministry of economic affairs)

More examples

Das Wirtschaftsministerium reagierte auf die steigenden Energiepreise.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs responded to rising energy prices.

Core concept

A government office where economic policy is shaped and coordinated with businesses and markets.

Common phrases

  • das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium

    the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs

  • das Wirtschaftsministerium auf Bundesebene

    the ministry of economic affairs at the federal level

Similar words

Ministerium: A central government department responsible for a specific area of public policy.
Bundesministerium: A ministry belonging to the federal government.
Finanzministerium: A government department responsible for public finances and taxation.
Behörde: A public body with legal powers to carry out administrative duties.

Definition in German

Das Wirtschaftsministerium ist die staatliche Behörde, die die wirtschaftliche Politik plant, koordiniert und die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung fördert.

Word origin

Wirtschaftsministerium is a compound of Wirtschaft, meaning economy or economic activity, and the learned borrowing Ministerium, meaning ministry.

Usage tips

  • The noun is neuter, so the definite article is das and its plural is Wirtschaftsministerien.

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