der/die Abgeordnete
Translation
member of parliament, representative, delegate, deputy
Examples
Der Abgeordnete spricht im Parlament.
The representative speaks in the parliament.
Die Abgeordneten stimmen über das Gesetz ab.
The representatives vote on the law.
Grammar Patterns
der Abgeordnete (masc. nom. sg.) the (male) representative The representative is speaking.
die Abgeordnete (fem. nom. sg.) the (female) representative The representative is new.
die Abgeordneten (nom. pl.) the representatives The representatives are voting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Delegierte (delegate), der Volksvertreter (people's representative)
Etymology
From the verb 'abordnen' (to delegate). Composed of 'ab-' (away) and 'ordnen' (to order). Someone 'ordered away' to represent others.
Memory Tips
An 'Abgeordnete' is 'ab' (away) from home and 'geordnet' (ordered) to go to parliament.