der Staatsminister
Translation
minister of state, state minister
Examples
Der Staatsminister hielt eine wichtige Rede.
The minister of state gave an important speech.
Er wurde zum neuen Staatsminister ernannt.
He was appointed as the new minister of state.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a minister of state The politician works as a minister of state.
to be appointed minister of state He was appointed minister of state.
Similar Words
Bundesminister (federal minister), Landesminister (state minister)
Etymology
Composed of 'Staat' (state) and 'Minister' (minister). Literally means 'minister of the state'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'state's minister'. It's a high-ranking government official, often equivalent to a secretary of state in some systems.