ambassador
die Botschafterin, die Botschafterinnen
Loading your saved state.
ambassador
A female diplomatic representative of one state in another state. She represents her country's interests and usually heads an embassy.
Die Botschafterin lud die Ministerin zu einem Empfang in der Botschaft ein.
The ambassador invited the minister to a reception at the embassy.
ambassador / advocate
A woman who promotes a cause, organization, or product and represents it publicly.
Die bekannte Sportlerin ist Botschafterin einer Hilfsorganisation.
The well-known athlete is an ambassador for a charitable organization.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Botschafterinnen |
| genitive | der Botschafterin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Botschafterin | die Botschafterinnen |
| accusative | die Botschafterin | die Botschafterinnen |
| dative | der Botschafterin | den Botschafterinnen |
| genitive | der Botschafterin | der Botschafterinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Botschafterin' (female ambassador) belongs to the word family of 'Botschaft' (message; embassy) and is formed from 'Botschaft', '-er', and '-in'. The word family helps you recognize the connection to a message being conveyed or to an official representation.
Die Botschafterin erklärte den Gästen die Bedeutung der Friedensbotschaft.
The ambassador explained the significance of the peace message to the guests.
In a diplomatic context, 'Botschafterin' (female ambassador) often occurs with expressions such as 'eine Botschafterin ernennen' (to appoint an ambassador), 'eine Botschafterin empfangen' (to receive an ambassador), or 'als Botschafterin tätig sein' (to work as an ambassador). References to a state, government, or embassy usually point to this meaning.
Die Regierung ernannte sie zur Botschafterin in Japan.
The government appointed her ambassador to Japan.
When referring to organizations, campaigns, and products, 'Botschafterin' (female ambassador) often occurs with 'für' (for) or with a genitive attribute. Typical patterns include 'Botschafterin für eine Kampagne' (ambassador for a campaign) and 'Botschafterin einer Organisation' (ambassador of an organization).
Die Schauspielerin wurde zur Botschafterin für eine Umweltkampagne ernannt.
The actress was appointed ambassador for an environmental campaign.
