der Regierungsrat
Translation
government councillor, executive council, government council
Examples
Er wurde zum Regierungsrat ernannt.
He was appointed as a government councillor.
Der Regierungsrat des Kantons tagt heute.
The canton's executive council is meeting today.
Grammar Patterns
to be appointed ((as)) a government councillor He was appointed as a government councillor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Staatsrat, Minister (depending on context)
Etymology
A compound of 'Regierung' (government) + 'Rat' (council, councillor, advice). Literally 'government council' or 'government councillor'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Regierung' (government) and 'Rat' (council/advice). It's a person or body that gives advice to the government.