der Senator
Translation
senator
Examples
Der Senator hielt eine Rede im Parlament.
The senator gave a speech in parliament.
Er wurde zum Senator gewählt.
He was elected senator.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) senator The Senator voted against the bill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Abgeordnete (delegate), der Parlamentarier (parliamentarian)
Etymology
From Latin 'senātor', from 'senex' (old man), referring to a member of the ancient Roman Senate.
Memory Tips
The word is an internationalism, very similar to English 'senator'. Connect it to the Roman 'Senate'.