der Innenminister, –
minister of the interior · Interior Minister · interior minister
Person in der Regierung, die für die Sicherheit im Land, Polizei und den Schutz der Bürger verantwortlich ist.
The German word "Innenminister" is a compound noun consisting of:
- Innen (inside, internal)
- Minister (minister)
Meaning:
It refers to the Minister of the Interior, a government position responsible for internal affairs such as public security, police, and administration within a country or region.
Similar words:
- Innenstaatssekretär (State Secretary for the Interior)
- Innenministerin (female Interior Minister)
Difference:
"Innenminister" specifically denotes the head of the interior ministry, whereas titles like "Innenstaatssekretär" refer to roles subordinate to the minister. Feminine forms differ only in gender suffix ("Innenminister" vs. "Innenministerin").
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Examples
Der Innenminister hat eine wichtige Rolle in der Regierung.noun
The minister of the interior plays an important role in the government.
Gestern kündigte der Innenminister neue Maßnahmen an.noun
Yesterday, the Interior Minister announced new measures.
Die Innenminister berieten über strengere Sicherheitsregeln.noun
The interior ministers discussed stricter security rules.
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