ministry

Ministerium

Eine staatliche Behörde, die für einen bestimmten Bereich wie Gesundheit oder Bildung zuständig ist.

In einfachem Englisch: A part of a government responsible for a particular area, such as health or education.

• The ministry announced new rules.
• She works at the Ministry of Education.
• Several ministries helped plan the response.

So benutzt man es: ministry of something (The Ministry of Health published the report.)

Synonyme: department

Häufige Wendungen: health ministry, ministry of education, finance ministry

Seelsorge, kirchlicher Dienst

Arbeit, mit der Menschen durch Religion oder Wohltätigkeit unterstützt werden.

In einfachem Englisch: Work done to serve people through religion or charity.

• Her ministry supports homeless families.
• He devoted his life to ministry.
• The church expanded its youth ministry last year.

So benutzt man es: ministry to someone (Their ministry to prisoners brings hope to many families.)

Synonyme: religious service

Häufige Wendungen: church ministry, youth ministry, ministry to someone

Regierung, Kabinett

Alle Minister, die gemeinsam unter der Leitung des Regierungschefs arbeiten.

In einfachem Englisch: All the ministers who serve together under the leader of a government.

• The ministry resigned yesterday.
• The king asked her to form a ministry.
• His second ministry lasted only six months.

Synonyme: government, administration

Häufige Wendungen: form a ministry, new ministry, coalition ministry