German word

Beigeordnete

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯gəˌɔʁdnətə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)deputy mayor

Example

Die Beigeordnete leitet heute die Sitzung des Stadtrats.

The deputy mayor is chairing the city council meeting today.

Illustration for Beigeordnete (deputy mayor)

More examples

Die Beigeordnete für Finanzen erläuterte den Haushaltsentwurf.

The deputy mayor for finance explained the draft budget.

Core concept

An appointed municipal executive carries a portfolio and acts in the mayor's place when required.

Common phrases

  • die Beigeordnete für Kultur

    deputy mayor for culture

  • die Beigeordnete für Finanzen

    deputy mayor for finance

  • als Beigeordnete gewählt

    elected as deputy mayor

Similar words

Bürgermeister: The elected head of a city who leads its administration and makes final decisions.
Vizebürgermeister: An official who assists the mayor and acts in the mayor's place when needed.
Stadtrat: An elected city council member involved in local debates and decisions.
Dezernent: An administrative official responsible for a department's work and policy implementation.

Definition in German

Beigeordnete bezeichnet in einer Stadtverwaltung eine vom Rat oder vom Bürgermeister bestellte Person, die ein Ressort führt und stellvertretend tätig ist.

Word origin

The noun comes from the adjective beigeordnet, formed with bei- ('alongside') and geordnet, the participle of ordnen ('arrange').

Usage tips

  • In official English, 'deputy mayor' is often suitable, but Beigeordnete can name a broader municipal executive office, so the local role matters.

Other meanings

  • aldermannoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Beigeordnetenstelledeputy mayor's postnoun
  • Beigeordneterdeputy mayornoun

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