English–German
“city government” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/magɪsˈtʁaːt/
Example
Der Magistrat genehmigte das Budget für das nächste Jahr.
The city government approved the budget for next year.
How to say “city government” in German
“City government” in German is Magistrat.
A formal town-government body that handles the municipality's executive administration.
Example sentences with Magistrat
Die Beschlüsse des Magistrats hatten Auswirkungen auf den öffentlichen Nahverkehr.
The decisions of the city government affected public transport.
Tips for using Magistrat
- In contemporary German, Magistrat is especially common in official or administrative language, while Stadtverwaltung is often more general.