der Bürokrat
Translation
bureaucrat
Examples
Der Bürokrat prüfte die Dokumente sehr genau.
The bureaucrat checked the documents very carefully.
Er ist ein typischer Bürokrat.
He is a typical bureaucrat.
Grammar Patterns
to be/become a bureaucrat Er ist ein strenger Bürokrat.
Similar Words
Beamter (civil servant), Verwaltungsangestellter (administrator)
Etymology
From French 'bureaucratie', from 'bureau' (office) + Greek '-kratia' (rule). Literally 'rule from the desk'.
Memory Tips
A person who 'rules' (-krat) from their 'bureau' (office). Often has a negative connotation.