This is the 11464th most frequent German word.
staatssekretär
A "staatssekretär" is a senior government official or high-ranking civil servant, often equivalent to a Deputy Minister or State Secretary.
Here, 'Staatssekretär' refers to a government official responsible for a specific area, demonstrating its use as a professional title.
Der Staatssekretär schrieb gestern eine Pressemitteilung.
The state secretary wrote a press release yesterday.
In this context, 'Staatssekretär' highlights the functional role within governmental operations, emphasizing the support aspect.
Die Aufgabe des Staatssekretärs ist es, die Ministerin zu unterstützen.
The duty of the state secretary is to assist the minister.
This sentence uses 'Staatssekretär' to describe the appointment of a new individual to this governmental position, showing its use in administrative contexts.