Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
ambtenaar-generaal
English translation:
official-general
Added to glossary by
Charline Helsmoortel
Jul 2, 2011 15:21
12 yrs ago
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Dutch term
Belgium
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ambtenaar-generaal
Dutch to English
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"kunnen stemrecht uitoefenen via de twee gecoöpteerde leden in de Raad van Bestuur, m.n. twee ambtenaren-generaal van de Vlaamse overheid."
Alle hulp is welkom! Alvast bedankt!
Alle hulp is welkom! Alvast bedankt!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | official-general |
Kirsten Bodart
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| 4 | director general |
Johan Venter
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References
| Belgisch Staatsblad |
sindy cremer
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Proposed translations
1 day 1 hr
Kirsten Bodart
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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English
United Kingdom
smile, it's us
Native in: Dutch 
, English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Dutch to English, English to Dutch, Flemish to English, and 7 more.
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official-general
I know this is a term that says nothing, but the Belgian one has the same problem. As far as I know, this committee is there to fill the gap between the ministers and the secretary-generals of the ministries when it comes to the re-organisation of the Flemish Institutions. In principle they are independent from the ministry although there is at least one minister who has a seat in it (Lieten).
I think the term 'official-general' is the best way to avoid any confusion with directors in the ministries themselves.
I think the term 'official-general' is the best way to avoid any confusion with directors in the ministries themselves.
Note from asker:
| Hi Kirsten, this was the term I had in mind... |
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I went with this one! Thank you Kirsten! "
18 mins
director general
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Note added at 19 mins (2011-07-02 15:41:38 GMT)
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The term director-general (plural directors-general, as "general" is postpositive) is used worldwide to signify the highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director-general
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Note added at 19 mins (2011-07-02 15:41:38 GMT)
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The term director-general (plural directors-general, as "general" is postpositive) is used worldwide to signify the highest executive officer within a governmental, statutory, NGO, third sector or not-for-profit institution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director-general
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Michael Beijer
: maar dan wel misschien beter zo: "Director-General"
42 mins
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| agree |
Piotrnikitin
1 hr
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| disagree |
Kirsten Bodart
: I am sorry, but this function has no jurisdiction over the ministry in question. It is just a function to cover the gap between the permanent secretary and the minister. It is is in no way a director.
1 day 1 hr
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| disagree |
sindy cremer
: met Kirsten. Dit dekt de lading niet.
1 day 22 hrs
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Reference comments
1 day 23 hrs
sindy cremer
Native in Dutch
Specializes in field
You have my word on it
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Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch, Flemish to Dutch
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12
Reference:
Belgisch Staatsblad
Een 'directeur-generaal' valt kennelijk in de categorie "ambtenaren-generaal" (evenals de adjunct-directeur-generaal, overigens). In het Frans bestaan voor AG en de DG afzonderlijke termen: ambtenaar-generaal = fonctionnaire général; directeur-generaal = directeur-général. Dat moet in het Engels ook tot uitdrukking komen.
http://reflex.raadvst-consetat.be/reflex/pdf/Mbbs/2008/09/05...
http://reflex.raadvst-consetat.be/reflex/pdf/Mbbs/2009/08/27...
http://reflex.raadvst-consetat.be/reflex/pdf/Mbbs/2008/09/05...
http://reflex.raadvst-consetat.be/reflex/pdf/Mbbs/2009/08/27...
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