Nomen

der Abwehrchef

head of defense, chief of defense, defensive chief

Der Abwehrchef informierte die Presse.

The head of defense informed the press.

Er wurde zum neuen Abwehrchef ernannt.

He was appointed as the new head of defense.

der Abwehrchef ((as subject)) the head of defense... Der Abwehrchef hält eine Rede.

Verteidigungsminister (Secretary of Defense)

Composed of 'Abwehr' (defense) and 'Chef' (chief/head). Literally 'defense chief'.

Think of the 'chief' of the 'defense' department or a football team's defensive line.

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