der Beamter, Beamte
official · civil servant
Eine Person, die offiziell für den Staat arbeitet, feste Aufgaben hat und besonderen Regeln unterliegt.
The German word "Beamter" is a noun meaning "civil servant" or "official".
- It is formed from the root "Beamten", related to "beamen" (to assign, though this is less direct today).
- The core concept is an appointed person with public authority entrusted by the government.
Similar words:
- Angestellter (employee, often private sector)
- Mitarbeiter (employee, staff member)
- Sachbearbeiter (clerk, officer handling administrative tasks)
Difference:
"Beamter" refers specifically to a government official with special status and duties under public law, often with lifetime tenure and particular obligations. The others are general terms for employees, often without the legal and formal status of a "Beamter".
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Examples
Ein Beamter trägt viel Verantwortung.noun
An official carries a lot of responsibility.
Ein Beamter bearbeitet die Anträge.noun
An official processes the applications.
Ein Beamter bearbeitet den Antrag.noun
An official handles the application.
Die Beamten kontrollieren die Fahrkarten.noun
The officials check the tickets.
Wir fragten einen Beamten nach dem Weg.noun
We asked an official for directions.
Der Beamte erklärte die neuen Regeln.noun
The civil servant explained the new rules.
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