der Landtagsabgeordnete
Translation
member of a state parliament, state representative
Examples
Ein Landtagsabgeordneter vertritt die Bürger seines Wahlkreises.
A member of the state parliament represents the citizens of his constituency.
Grammar Patterns
((the Landtagsabgeordnete)) as subject The Landtagsabgeordnete is giving a speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Parlamentarier (parliamentarian), Volksvertreter (people's representative)
Etymology
From 'Landtag' (state parliament) + 's' (genitive linker) + 'Abgeordneter' (delegate). A delegate sent to the state parliament.
Memory Tips
An 'Abgeordneter' is someone 'ordered away' or delegated ('abgeordnet') to represent people in the 'Landtag'.