minister in Finnish

minister in Finnish is pappi, palvelija, ministeri — minister means a politician who heads a government department.

minister in Finnish

pappi

noun

(Protestantism) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

palvelija

noun

(Roman Catholicism) A person (either a layperson or an ordained clergy member) who is commissioned to perform some act on behalf of the Catholic Church.

ministeri

noun

(government) A politician who heads a ministry

What does "minister" mean?

noun A politician who heads a government department.
"The finance minister announced new tax measures."
noun A member of the clergy, especially in a Protestant church, authorized to lead worship and provide pastoral care.
"The minister delivered a moving sermon at the funeral."
verb To attend to someone's needs or provide care and help.
"Volunteers ministered to the survivors of the flood."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

minister in a sentence

The finance minister announced new tax measures.
The minister for transport answered questions from reporters outside the building.
The minister delivered a moving sermon at the funeral.
Our minister visits the elderly members of the church every week.

Similar words in Finnish

cabinet minister pastor secretary

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "minister" in Finnish?

"minister" in Finnish is pappi, palvelija, ministeri. minister means: A politician who heads a government department.

How do you use "minister" in a sentence?

Example: "The finance minister announced new tax measures." In Finnish, "minister" is pappi, palvelija, ministeri.

Are there other ways to say "minister" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "minister": pappi, palvelija, ministeri.

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