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representative
A person who has been elected by citizens to represent their interests in a parliament.
Der Abgeordnete hielt eine Rede zum neuen Klimaschutzgesetz.
The representative gave a speech about the new climate protection law.
The word 'Abgeordneter' (representative) is derived from the verb 'abordnen' (to delegate/send as a representative), which means 'to send someone as a representative.' An 'Abgeordneter' (representative) is therefore literally a person who has been delegated to represent a group.
Die Firma hat einen Experten abgeordnet, um an der Konferenz teilzunehmen.
The company delegated an expert to take part in the conference.
'Abgeordneter' (representative) is a nominalized adjective and is declined like one. After a definite article (der, die, das), it ends in -e in the nominative and in -en in all other cases.
Der Abgeordnete diskutiert mit den Bürgern.
The representative is discussing with the citizens.
In a political context, 'Abgeordneter' (representative) is often used with certain verbs and prepositions. Typical phrases are: 'ein Abgeordneter sein' (to be a representative), 'als Abgeordneter gewählt werden' (to be elected as a representative), or 'für/gegen einen Antrag stimmen' (to vote for/against a motion).
Er wurde als Abgeordneter für seinen Wahlkreis in den Landtag gewählt.
He was elected as a representative for his constituency to the state parliament.
politician
„Politiker“ is the general term for a person who works professionally in politics. More specifically, an „Abgeordneter“ is an elected member of a parliament. An Abgeordneter can therefore be a politician, but not every politician is an Abgeordneter.
Der Abgeordnete wurde gewählt und vertritt seine Region im Parlament.
The representative was elected and represents their region in parliament.
Der Politiker arbeitet als Minister, gehört aber keinem Parlament an.
The politician works as a minister but does not belong to any parliament.
