English–German

“district mayor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔɐ̯tsfoːɐ̯ˌʃteːɐ/

Example

Der Ortsvorsteher begrüßte die Besucher.

The district mayor welcomed the visitors.

Illustration for Ortsvorsteher (district mayor)

How to say “district mayor” in German

“District mayor” in German is Ortsvorsteher.

A familiar local official carries residents' concerns from a small settlement into the town administration.

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

Example sentences with Ortsvorsteher

Bei der Versammlung stellte der Ortsvorsteher das neue Bauprojekt vor.

At the meeting, the district mayor presented the new construction project.

Tips for using Ortsvorsteher

  • The role is not necessarily the same as a mayor, because its exact powers depend on the municipality and local government structure.

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