secretary

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die administrative Aufgaben ausführt, wie die Bearbeitung von Korrespondenz, die Planung von Terminen und die Organisation von Dokumenten, meist in einem Büro. Im weiteren Sinne kann es auch einen leitenden Beamten oder Minister in Regierungsdiensten bezeichnen.

A noun referring to a person who performs administrative tasks, such as managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and organizing files, typically in an office setting.

1. Administrative assistantA2formal

   A person employed to handle correspondence, manage schedules, and perform clerical tasks in an office.

   Sekretär

   • The secretary scheduled all the meetings for the week.
   • She works as a legal secretary at a law firm.
   • Please send the documents to the secretary for filing.

2. Government officialB1formal

   A person who heads a government department or ministry.

   Minister

   • The Secretary of State announced new foreign policy measures.
   • The Defense Secretary briefed the press on the military operation.
   • The cabinet secretary coordinates between different ministries.

   Synonymeminister

3. Organization officerB1formal

   An officer of an organization responsible for records, minutes, and correspondence.

   Sekretär

   • The club secretary took notes during the meeting.
   • She was elected secretary of the student council.
   • The union secretary keeps track of membership records.

   Synonymeclerkrecorderscribe