der Generalsekretär
Translation
Secretary-General, General Secretary
Examples
Der Generalsekretär hält eine wichtige Rede.
The Secretary-General is giving an important speech.
Grammar Patterns
der Generalsekretär ((et2)) the Secretary-General (of sth.) Der Generalsekretär der Partei trat zurück.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorsitzender (chairman), Präsident (president)
Etymology
From 'General' (general, chief) and 'Sekretär' (secretary). Literally a 'chief secretary'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a military General who is in charge of all the secretarial and administrative work for an organization.