der Volksbeauftragte
Translation
people's representative, people's deputy, people's commissar
Examples
Der Rat der Volksbeauftragten wurde 1918 gebildet.
The Council of People's Deputies was formed in 1918.
Ein Volksbeauftragter vertrat die Interessen des Volkes.
A people's representative represented the people's interests.
Grammar Patterns
to act as a ((people's representative)) to function as a representative of the people. He acted as the people's representative for finance.
to be appointed ((people's representative)) to be named as the representative of the people. He was appointed people's representative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Volksvertreter (people's representative), Abgeordneter (delegate, MP)
Etymology
Compounded from 'Volk' (people) and 'Beauftragter' (one who is commissioned/deputed).
Memory Tips
Picture a person who has been given a mission ('Auftrag') by the people ('Volk').