Kabinettsmitglied

cabinet member

noun ka-bee-NETS-mit-gleet Rare

Also means

member of the cabinet

Usage Note

Kabinettsmitglied refers to any minister who is part of the government cabinet (Kabinett) — federal or state. Used in news reporting; includes the Kanzler and all Minister.

Examples

"Alle Kabinettsmitglieder wurden zur außerordentlichen Sitzung eingeladen."

Natural Translation

All cabinet members were invited to the extraordinary meeting.

Literal Translation

All cabinet-members were invited to the extraordinary session.

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