English–German

“city council member” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌʁaːt/

Example

Viele Stadträte kamen zur Sitzung.

Many city council members came to the meeting.

Illustration for Stadtrat (city council member)

How to say “city council member” in German

“City council member” in German is Stadtrat.

An elected representative seated with a city's council to shape decisions about local services and affairs.

Full entry for Stadtrat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Stadtrat

Im Januar wurde Stadtrat Müller offiziell ins Amt eingeführt.

In January, city council member Müller was officially sworn into office.

Tips for using Stadtrat

  • Stadtrat can mean either the city council as a body or one male council member, so context determines the English translation.

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