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minister
Eine Person, die in einer Regierung für ein bestimmtes Aufgabenfeld verantwortlich ist, zum Beispiel für Bildung oder Gesundheit.
The German word "Minister" is a noun that means "minister," typically referring to a high-ranking government official in charge of a specific department or area, such as finance, education, or foreign affairs. The term comes from the Latin "minister," meaning "servant" or "attendant."
Similar words in German include "Ministerspräsident" (prime minister, usually of a federal state), "Staatssekretär" (state secretary), and "Regierungschef" (head of government).
Differences
- Ministers are typically heads of specific departments, whereas a Ministerspräsident usually leads a regional government.
- Staatssekretär usually holds a subordinate position under a minister and may have specialized areas of focus.
- Regierungschef generally refers to the overall leader of a government's executive branch, which could encompass several ministers.
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Examples
Der Minister leitet das Ministerium.noun
The minister heads the ministry.
Ein Minister trägt große Verantwortung.noun
A minister carries great responsibility.
Der Minister spricht heute im Parlament.noun
The minister is speaking today in Parliament.
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