der Abgeordnete
Translation
representative, delegate, member of parliament, deputy
Examples
Ein Abgeordneter spricht im Parlament.
A representative is speaking in parliament.
Sie wurde zur Abgeordneten gewählt.
She was elected as a representative.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a representative ((als Abgeordneter arbeiten)) He works as a representative for his city.
to be elected as a representative ((zum Abgeordneten gewählt werden)) She was elected as a representative last year.
Similar Words
der Vertreter (representative), der Delegierte (delegate)
Etymology
Derived from the past participle of 'abordnen' (to delegate). It combines 'ab-' (away) and 'ordnen' (to order), meaning someone who is 'ordered away' on a mission.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ab-' (away) + 'geordnet' (ordered). An 'Abgeordneter' is someone ordered away from home to serve in government.