NOUN

Beamter/bəˈʔamtɐ/civil servant; official; government employee

Beamter is a German noun that means civil servant, official, or government employee. It is pronounced /bəˈʔamtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.A person employed in a permanent position by the state, with special legal status and duties.(public sector, government)

a.civil servant, state official working for government or public administration

Ein Beamter ist verpflichtet, unparteiisch und gerecht zu handeln.A civil servant is obliged to act impartially and fairly.

b.person with special duties under German civil service law

Der Beamte arbeitet seit zwanzig Jahren im Rathaus.The official has worked at city hall for twenty years.

Declension

Gendermasculine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Beamter" mean in English?
"Beamter" means civil servant, official, or government employee. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Beamter"?
"Beamter" is pronounced /bəˈʔamtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Beamter" der, die, or das?
"Beamter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Beamter"?
"Beamter" is a noun in German.

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