Minister of State
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Minister of State
A high-ranking member of a government. In Germany, this can be a minister in a state government or a Parliamentary State Secretary at the federal level.
Der Staatsminister für Kultur und Medien hat die Filmfestspiele eröffnet.
The Minister of State for Culture and Media opened the film festival.
The term is made up of 'Staat' (state) and 'Minister' (minister), connected by an 's'. It therefore refers to a minister who serves the state.
Der Staatsminister ist Mitglied der bayerischen Regierung.
The Minister of State is a member of the Bavarian government.
To name the area of responsibility of a 'Staatsminister' (Minister of State), you use the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
Er ist Staatsminister für Bundesangelegenheiten.
He is Minister of State for Federal Affairs.
The title 'Staatsminister' (Minister of State) is mainly used in official, political, and journalistic contexts.
In der Pressemitteilung wurde der Staatsminister zitiert.
The Minister of State was quoted in the press release.
minister
Minister is the general official title for a high-ranking member of a government. Staatsminister is a specific title whose exact function depends on the level of government and the institution in question. Use Staatsminister only when this official title is given for the person concerned; otherwise, Minister is appropriate.
Der Staatsminister beantwortete die Fragen der Abgeordneten zu seinem Ressort.
The Minister of State answered the representatives' questions about his department.
Der Minister beantwortete die Fragen der Abgeordneten zu seinem Ressort.
The minister answered the representatives' questions about his department.
