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war minister
A minister in a government who is responsible for administering the military and conducting warfare. In many modern states, this position is referred to as minister of defense.
Der preußische Kriegsminister informierte den König über die Mobilmachung.
The Prussian war minister informed the king about the mobilization.
The word is made up of 'Krieg' (war), the linking element '-s-', and 'Minister' (minister). It therefore refers to the minister responsible for war.
Der Kriegsminister trug die Verantwortung für die Armee.
The war minister bore responsibility for the army.
The base word 'Minister' (minister) is part of many titles for members of government. If you recognize this pattern, you can also easily understand other titles such as 'Außenminister' (foreign minister), 'Finanzminister' (finance minister), or 'Umweltminister' (environment minister).
Die Finanzministerin stellte den neuen Haushaltsplan vor.
The finance minister presented the new budget plan.
This term is considered historical today. It is mainly used when talking about past eras, for example the 19th or early 20th century.
In Geschichtsbüchern wird die Rolle des preußischen Kriegsministers oft diskutiert.
In history books, the role of the Prussian war minister is often discussed.
defense minister
'der Verteidigungsminister' and 'der Kriegsminister' both refer to a minister who is responsible for the military and state security. The most important difference is the context. 'Verteidigungsminister' is the modern term commonly used today in many countries. 'Kriegsminister' sounds more historical and places stronger emphasis on war and warfare. Learners may confuse the words because the responsibilities seem similar. In today’s news, 'Verteidigungsminister' is usually appropriate; in historical texts, 'Kriegsminister' may be more precise.
Im Geschichtsbuch steht, dass der Kriegsminister damals neue Truppen verlangte.
The history book says that the war minister demanded new troops at the time.
Der Verteidigungsminister besucht morgen die Soldaten an der Grenze.
The defense minister is visiting the soldiers at the border tomorrow.