English–German

“local council” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔɐ̯t͡sˌʁaːt/

Example

Die Mitglieder des Ortsrats treffen sich jeden Monat.

The members of the local council meet every month.

Illustration for Ortsrat (local council)

How to say “local council” in German

“Local council” in German is Ortsrat.

A group of local residents brings the concerns of a village or district to the wider municipality.

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

Example sentences with Ortsrat

Bei der Sitzung des Ortsrats ging es um Beschwerden über den Verkehr.

At the meeting of the local council, complaints about traffic were discussed.

Tips for using Ortsrat

  • Ortsrat is masculine, with the plural Ortsräte and the genitive singular Ortsrats.

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