der Beirat
Translation
advisory board, advisory council, committee
Examples
Der Beirat gibt Empfehlungen an die Geschäftsführung.
The advisory board gives recommendations to the management.
Sie wurde in den wissenschaftlichen Beirat berufen.
She was appointed to the scientific advisory board.
Grammar Patterns
to be a member of the advisory board ((Mitglied im Beirat sein)) He is a member of the scientific advisory board.
to be appointed to the advisory board ((in den Beirat berufen werden)) She was appointed to the advisory board.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gremium (panel), Ausschuss (committee), Komitee (committee)
Etymology
A combination of 'bei-' (by, with) and 'Rat' (council, advice). Literally, a council that stands 'by' to give 'advice'.
Memory Tips
Think of a group that is 'by' your side to give 'Rat' (advice) – that's the 'Beirat'.