Das Ministerium
Example: Das Ministerium plant neue Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Bildung.
Definition
"Das Ministerium" refers to a government department responsible for a specific area of public policy, administration, or service. It usually oversees the implementation of laws and coordinates activities related to its designated field, such as education or finance.
Etymology
The word "das Ministerium" comes from the Latin 'ministerium,' meaning 'service' or 'office.' It entered German through Latin and Old French influences, reflecting its role as a place of official administrative service within the government. Did you know? The root 'minister' originally meant 'servant' or 'helper,' highlighting the function of serving the public.
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"Das Ministerium" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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