noun
minister
/ˈmʲinʲistɛr/· rzeczownikAlso
duchowny(m)
Definition
A high-ranking official in a government department, or a member of the clergy in some Christian churches.
Examples
The Minister of Education announced new reforms.
Minister edukacji ogłosił nowe reformy.
The minister conducted the wedding ceremony.
Duchowny poprowadził ceremonię ślubną.
Collocations
Prime Ministerforeign ministerchurch minister
verb
służyć
/ˈswuʐɨt͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
posługiwać
Definition
To attend to the needs of someone, especially by providing care or help.
Examples
She spent her life ministering to the poor and sick.
Spędziła życie, służąc ubogim i chorym.
The nurses ministered to the wounded soldiers.
Pielęgniarki posługiwały rannym żołnierzom.
Collocations
minister to the sickminister to the needs
Word forms
ministeredpast simpleministerspluralministeringpresent participle
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