das Ministerium
Translation
ministry, department
Examples
Er arbeitet im Finanzministerium.
He works in the Ministry of Finance.
Das Ministerium hat neue Regeln erlassen.
The ministry has issued new rules.
Grammar Patterns
the ministry ((for sth.)) The Ministry for the Environment is responsible.
in the ministry He works in the foreign ministry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Behörde (authority), Amt (office)
Etymology
From Latin 'ministerium' (service, office). Related to the English word 'minister'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'minister' working in a 'ministerium'. The '-ium' ending often denotes a place, like in 'auditorium'.