чиновник

official, bureaucrat

t͡ɕ ɪ n o v nʲ ɪ k
чин to repair, to fix + ов forming words meaning “related to, belonging to, or characterized by” + ник person associated with or involved in something
noun · masculine singular · nominative Rare #39,947
official, bureaucrat
RU: Этот чиновник работает в городской администрации.
EN: This official works in the city administration.

Чиновник уезжает.

The official is leaving.

— Телохранитель (1961)

Чиновник уедет завтра.

The official will leave tomorrow.

— Телохранитель (1961)

Что вам сказал чиновник?

What did the official tell you?

— Дзета (2026)

Чиновник не очень важный, а вот паланкин у него хороший.

The official himself is not very important, but his palanquin is quite impressive.

— Телохранитель (1961)

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