minister

ministro, ministra

Una persona che guida un settore del governo, come la salute o l’istruzione.

In inglese semplice: A politician responsible for one area of a government, such as health or education.

• The minister announced a new policy.
• She became minister of education last year.
• Several ministers attended the meeting.

Espressioni comuni: health minister, finance minister, government minister

pastore

Una persona che guida una chiesa cristiana, predica, conduce funzioni religiose e aiuta gli altri.

In inglese semplice: A Christian church leader who gives talks, leads religious services, and helps people.

• The minister led the service.
• Our minister visited my sick father.
• Two ministers spoke at the funeral.

Sinonimi: pastor, clergyman

Espressioni comuni: church minister, local minister

assistere, curare

Aiutare qualcuno o prendersene cura, soprattutto se è malato o soffre.

In inglese semplice: To help or care for someone, especially someone who is ill or suffering.

• She ministered to the sick.
• The nurses ministered to wounded soldiers.
• Who will minister to these lonely people?

Come si usa: minister to someone/something (Volunteers ministered to the needs of the refugees.)

Sinonimi: care for, tend to

Espressioni comuni: minister to someone, minister to needs