der Finanzminister, –
Finance Minister · finance minister
Person in der Regierung, die für das Geld des Staates verantwortlich ist und entscheidet, wofür es ausgegeben wird.
The German word "Finanzminister" is a compound noun made of:
- Finanz – meaning "finance" or "financial matters"
- Minister – meaning "minister" (a government official)
Finanzminister means "Minister of Finance," the government official responsible for managing a country’s financial and economic policies.
Similar words:
- Haushaltsminister – budget minister (focused on budget planning)
- Wirtschaftsminister – minister of economy (broader economic affairs)
- Finanzsekretär – finance secretary (a lower-ranking official)
Difference:
While "Finanzminister" specifically refers to the top official overseeing financial policy, these other terms either cover a narrower part of finances (Haushaltsminister) or broader economic aspects (Wirtschaftsminister).
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Examples
Scholz agiert aktuell als Finanzminister.noun
Scholz is currently acting as Finance Minister.
Der Finanzminister plant neue Investitionen.noun
The Finance Minister plans new investments.
Viele kritisierten den Finanzminister wegen der Steuern.noun
Many criticized the finance minister because of the taxes.
Die Rede des Finanzministers überzeugte viele Zuhörer.noun
The finance minister's speech convinced many listeners.
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