der Abgeordnete, -n
representative · deputy · member of parliament · representatives
Eine Person, die von Bürgerinnen und Bürgern gewählt wird, um sie in einem Parlament zu vertreten und dort Entscheidungen zu treffen.
The German word "Abgeordnete" is a noun referring to a "delegate" or "member of parliament". It is derived from the verb "abordnen", where "ordnen" means "to arrange" or "to assign" (the prefix "ab-" indicates "away" or "off"). So, "Abgeordnete" literally refers to people who have been assigned or delegated to represent others.
Similar words:
- Mandatsträger (mandate holder)
- Parlamentarier (parliamentarian)
- Vertreter (representative)
Differences:
- Mandatsträger emphasizes the person holding the official mandate.
- Parlamentarier specifically refers to members of a parliament.
- Vertreter is more general and can mean any representative including non-political ones.
"Abgeordnete" usually highlights the role of someone officially delegated to a legislative body.
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Examples
Der Abgeordnete spricht im Parlament.noun
The representative speaks in the parliament.
Die Abgeordneten vertreten die Interessen ihrer Wähler.noun
The representatives represent the interests of their voters.
Einige Abgeordnete treffen sich zu einer Sitzung.noun
Some deputies meet for a session.
Der Abgeordnete nimmt an der Sitzung teil.noun
The representative participates in the meeting.
Ein Abgeordneter spricht im Parlament.noun
A member of parliament is speaking in the parliament.
Abgeordnete diskutieren über das neue Gesetz.noun
Representatives discuss the new law.
Abgeordnete diskutieren oft über neue Gesetze.noun
Members of parliament often discuss new laws.
Die Abgeordnete beantwortete gestern viele Fragen der Journalisten.noun
The representative answered many questions from the journalists yesterday.
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