der Minister
Translation
minister, secretary of state
Examples
Der Minister hält eine wichtige Rede.
The minister is giving an important speech.
Er ist der neue Minister für Wirtschaft.
He is the new minister for economic affairs.
Die Journalisten befragen den Minister.
The journalists are questioning the minister.
Grammar Patterns
Minister for sth. minister for sth. He is the Minister for Education.
to be appointed as minister to be appointed as minister She was appointed as minister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cabinet member, secretary; Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From Latin 'minister', meaning 'servant, attendant'. The same origin as the English word 'minister'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English 'minister'. Think of a government minister 'administering' a department.