der Abgeordnete
Translation
member of parliament, representative, delegate, deputy
Examples
Ein Abgeordneter spricht im Parlament.
A member of parliament is speaking in the parliament.
Sie wurde zur Abgeordneten gewählt.
She was elected as a representative.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a representative/MP ((als Abgeordneter arbeiten)) He works as an MP for his city.
to be elected as a representative/MP ((zum Abgeordneten gewählt werden)) She was elected as an MP last year.
Similar Words
der Vertreter (representative), der Delegierte (delegate)
Etymology
From the past participle of 'abordnen' (to delegate). 'ab-' (away) + 'ordnen' (to order). Literally, someone 'ordered away' to represent a group.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'ordered' ('geordnet') to go 'away' ('ab-') to a parliament to represent people.