secretary / minute-taker
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secretary / minute-taker
A person in a club, organization, or meeting who is responsible for keeping the minutes and making written records.
Der Schriftführer verlas zu Beginn der Sitzung das Protokoll des letzten Treffens.
At the beginning of the meeting, the secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting.
'Schriftführer' is made up of 'die Schrift' (writing) and 'führen' (to lead/keep). The person therefore 'keeps' the written records, for example minutes.
Als neuer Schriftführer muss ich lernen, wie man ein Protokoll schreibt.
As the new secretary, I have to learn how to write minutes.
The central task of a 'Schriftführer' (secretary/minute-taker) is described with the fixed phrase 'Protokoll führen' (to keep the minutes). He or she is therefore responsible for taking notes during a meeting.
Wer führt heute Protokoll? Das ist die Aufgabe des Schriftführers.
Who is taking the minutes today? That's the secretary's job.
The role of 'Schriftführer' (secretary/minute-taker) is typical of organized groups. You often find it in clubs, political parties, committees, or formal meetings.
Bei der jährlichen Mitgliederversammlung wurde ein neuer Schriftführer gewählt.
A new secretary was elected at the annual members' meeting.
writer / scribe / pen
'der Schreiber' and 'der Schriftführer' both refer to a person who writes something. 'Schreiber' generally means the person who wrote a text, letter, or article. The word only says who wrote it. 'Schriftführer' is a fixed role in a club, organization, or meeting. This person writes the minutes and records important points. The words can be confused because both have to do with writing. If it is only about the author of a text, 'Schreiber' fits. If it is about an official task in a meeting, 'Schriftführer' fits.
Bei der Sitzung notiert der Schriftführer alle wichtigen Beschlüsse.
At the meeting, the minute-taker notes down all the important decisions.
Der Schreiber des Briefes hat seinen Namen nicht genannt.
The writer of the letter did not give his name.