German Conversation · Level 177
29 words
German word
Kämmerer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɛməʁɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nountreasurer
Example
Unsere Stadt braucht einen Kämmerer.
Our city needs a treasurer.
More examples
Der Kämmerer der Gemeinde stellte den Haushaltsplan vor.
The treasurer of the municipality presented the budget.
Core concept
A municipal finance chief keeps the town's budget, cash, and financial plans under control.
Common phrases
der Kämmerer der Gemeinde
the municipal treasurer
neuer Kämmerer
a new treasurer
der Kämmerer im Rathaus
the treasurer at town hall
Similar words
Stadtkämmerer: A city finance official responsible for managing the municipal budget and accounts.
Finanzdezernent: A senior public official who sets fiscal policy and guides budget allocation.
Schatzmeister: An organization treasurer who manages dues and prepares financial reports.
Kassenwart: A small-group finance officer who oversees cash handling and keeps the records.
Definition in German
In einer Stadt- oder Gemeindeverwaltung zuständige Person für Haushalt, Kasse und finanzielle Planung.
Word origin
Kämmerer developed from Middle High German kemerære, an official responsible for a ruler's or institution's chamber, and is related to Kammer from Latin camera, 'chamber'.
Usage tips
- Kämmerer is a masculine noun, while the corresponding feminine title is Kämmerin; the usual mixed or masculine plural is Kämmerer.
Other meanings
- financial officernoun
Related words
- Kämmerinfemale treasurernoun
- Kämmereitreasurer's officenoun
- Gemeindekämmerermunicipal treasurernoun