No. 11,464 in German
staatssekretär
A "staatssekretär" is a senior government official or high-ranking civil servant, often equivalent to a Deputy Minister or State Secretary.
In a sentence
Der Staatssekretär schrieb gestern eine Pressemitteilung.
The state secretary wrote a press release yesterday.
Here, 'Staatssekretär' refers to a government official responsible for a specific area, demonstrating its use as a professional title.
Die Aufgabe des Staatssekretärs ist es, die Ministerin zu unterstützen.
The duty of the state secretary is to assist the minister.
In this context, 'Staatssekretär' highlights the functional role within governmental operations, emphasizing the support aspect.
Ein neuer Staatssekretär wurde kürzlich ernannt.
A new state secretary was recently appointed.
This sentence uses 'Staatssekretär' to describe the appointment of a new individual to this governmental position, showing its use in administrative contexts.
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