Abgeordnete

delegate

noun AP-ge-ord-ne-te Less Common

Also means

member of parliament

Usage Note

Abgeordnete is an adjectival noun, so its endings shift with the article: der Abgeordnete but ein Abgeordneter. It denotes an elected representative in a parliament; the female form is die Abgeordnete.

Examples

"Der Abgeordnete hält eine Rede."

Natural Translation

The member of parliament gives a speech.

Literal Translation

The delegate holds a speech.

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