der Beamte, -n
Meaning and Usage
"Der Beamte" in German refers to a male civil servant or government official. The plural form is "die Beamten," and it can also be used to refer to a group of officials or civil servants.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Beamte" is a noun in the masculine gender. It can be traced back to the Middle High German word "boumote," which originally referred to an official or servant. The suffix "-e" indicates the singular form, and "-n" in the plural form.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Beamte" is similar in meaning to the English word "civil servant" or "government official."
Cultural Context
In Germany, Beamte hold a special status and have specific rights and obligations. This includes job security, special pension benefits, and a high level of job protection.
Example Sentences
- Der Beamte arbeitet beim Finanzamt. (The civil servant works at the tax office.)
- Die Beamten waren bei der Versammlung anwesend. (The officials were present at the meeting.)
Memory Tips
- Think of "Beamte" as "Be a mate" who works as a civil servant, a mate to the society.
- Associating the word with images of government officials or civil servants can also aid in memory recall.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Beamtin (feminine form of "der Beamte" - female civil servant)
- der Staatsbeamte (government official)
- die Verwaltungsbeamte (administrative official)
Gender and Plural
- Masculine gender: der Beamte (singular), die Beamten (plural)
Conjugation
Not applicable as "Beamte" is a noun and does not have a conjugated form.