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press spokesperson
A person who is officially responsible for communicating with the press and the public on behalf of an organization, company, authority, or well-known public figure.
Der Pressesprecher des Ministeriums gab eine Erklärung zu den neuen Maßnahmen ab.
The ministry's press spokesperson issued a statement about the new measures.
The word is made up of 'Presse' (the media/press) and 'Sprecher' (spokesperson). A 'Pressesprecher' (press spokesperson) is therefore literally a person who speaks to the media for an organization.
Der Pressesprecher des Fußballvereins informierte über den neuen Spieler.
The football club's press spokesperson provided information about the new player.
To say whom the person speaks for, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from). The genitive is more formal, while 'von' is common in spoken language.
Der Pressesprecher der Regierung äußerte sich nicht zu den Gerüchten.
The government's press spokesperson did not comment on the rumors.
A 'Pressesprecher' (press spokesperson) is the official voice of an organization. Typical verbs in this context are 'eine Erklärung abgeben' (to issue a statement), 'bestätigen' (to confirm), 'dementieren' (to deny), and 'informieren' (to inform).
Der Pressesprecher wird um 14 Uhr eine Erklärung abgeben.
The press spokesperson will issue a statement at 2 p.m.
speaker / spokesperson
Sprecher and Pressesprecher can both speak officially for an organization. Sprecher is the more general role, while Pressesprecher is specifically responsible for communication with the press and the public. When there is a clear connection to the media, Pressesprecher is therefore more precise.
Der Pressesprecher beantwortet die Fragen der Journalisten zu den neuen Zielen des Vereins.
The press spokesperson answers journalists' questions about the association's new goals.
Der Sprecher informiert die Öffentlichkeit über die neuen Ziele des Vereins.
The association's spokesperson informs the public about its new goals.
