der Sondergesandte
Translation
special envoy, special emissary
Examples
Der Sondergesandte reiste in die Krisenregion.
The special envoy traveled to the crisis region.
Sie wurde zur Sondergesandten der UN ernannt.
She was appointed as the UN's special envoy.
Grammar Patterns
((to work)) ((as)) a special envoy to work as a special envoy He works as a special envoy for peace.
Similar Words
Abgesandter (emissary), Delegierter (delegate)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonder-' (special) and 'Gesandte' (envoy, from 'gesandt', the past participle of 'senden' - to send). Literally 'specially sent one'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Sonder' means 'special' and 'gesandt' means 'sent'. So, a 'Sondergesandte' is a person who is 'specially sent' on a mission.