die Wirtschaftsministerin
Translation
female minister of economic affairs, female secretary of commerce
Examples
Die Wirtschaftsministerin hält heute eine Rede.
The (female) secretary of commerce is giving a speech today.
Sie wurde zur neuen Wirtschaftsministerin ernannt.
She was appointed as the new (female) secretary of commerce.
Grammar Patterns
to be appointed as secretary of commerce She was appointed as Wirtschaftsministerin.
Similar Words
Finanzministerin (female secretary of the treasury)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wirtschaft' (economy) and 'Ministerin' (female minister).
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-in' ending makes nouns referring to people feminine. This is the female ('-in') minister for the economy ('Wirtschaft').