NOUN

Minister/miˈnɪstɐ/minister; cabinet member; government official

Minister is a German noun that means minister, cabinet member, or government official. It is pronounced /miˈnɪstɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Minister".

Definitions

1.high-ranking official or member of a government cabinet(government, politics)

a.politician who leads a specific department within a government

Der Bildungsminister stellte neue Reformen vor.The Minister of Education presented new reforms.

b.general term for a person with ministerial office

Der Minister traf sich mit internationalen Gästen.The minister met with international guests.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ministerdie Minister
Genitivedes Ministersder Minister
Dativedem Ministerden Ministern
Accusativeden Ministerdie Minister

Frequently asked questions

What does "Minister" mean in English?
"Minister" means minister, cabinet member, or government official. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Minister"?
"Minister" is pronounced /miˈnɪstɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Minister" der, die, or das?
"Minister" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Minister"?
The plural of "Minister" is "Minister".
What part of speech is "Minister"?
"Minister" is a noun in German.

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