der Verkehrsminister
Translation
Secretary of Transportation, Minister of Transport
Examples
Der Verkehrsminister stellte den neuen Plan vor.
The Secretary of Transportation presented the new plan.
Die Rede des Verkehrsministers war im Fernsehen.
The Secretary of Transportation's speech was on television.
Grammar Patterns
to be appointed ((as Secretary of Transportation)) zum Verkehrsminister ernannt werden He was appointed as the new Secretary of Transportation.
Similar Words
Transportminister
Etymology
Composed of 'Verkehr' (traffic, transport) and 'Minister' (minister). Literally a 'traffic minister'.
Memory Tips
The 'Minister' who is in charge of 'Verkehr' (traffic). The female form is die Verkehrsministerin.