der Regierungsvertreter
Translation
government representative, government official
Examples
Ein Regierungsvertreter gab eine Erklärung ab.
A government representative issued a statement.
Grammar Patterns
((the government representative)) as a subject The government representative met with the opposition.
Similar Words
Abgesandter (envoy), Delegierter (delegate), Beamter (official)
Etymology
Composed of 'Regierung' (government) and 'Vertreter' (representative).
Memory Tips
Think of a person ('Vertreter') who 'represents' the 'government' (Regierung).