der Pressesprecher
Translation
spokesperson, press officer, press secretary
Examples
Der Pressesprecher beantwortete die Fragen.
The spokesperson answered the questions.
Er arbeitet als Pressesprecher für die Regierung.
He works as a spokesperson for the government.
Grammar Patterns
the spokesperson ((for/of sb./sth.)) the spokesperson for/of sb./sth. He is the spokesperson for the White House.
to work as a spokesperson to work as a spokesperson She has been working as a spokesperson for five years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mediensprecher, Kommunikationsbeauftragter
Etymology
Composed of 'Presse' (press) and 'Sprecher' (speaker).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'press speaker' – someone who speaks for the press or to the press.