German word

Oberbürgermeister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐˌbʏʁgɐˌmaɪ̯stɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmayor

Example

Das Büro des Oberbürgermeisters ist heute geschlossen.

The mayor's office is closed today.

Illustration for Oberbürgermeister (mayor)

More examples

Auf Vorschlag des Oberbürgermeisters wurde das Projekt beschleunigt.

At the lord mayor's suggestion, the project was accelerated.

Core concept

One mayor occupies the top civic position in a major city, representing it publicly and overseeing its wider administration.

Common phrases

  • die Wahl zum Oberbürgermeister

    the election for lord mayor

  • die Rede des Oberbürgermeisters

    the lord mayor's speech

  • auf Vorschlag des Oberbürgermeisters

    at the lord mayor's suggestion

Similar words

Bürgermeister: City mayor overseeing local administration and managing public affairs for residents.
Oberbürgermeisterin: Female holder of the leading mayoral office in a major city, with civic and ceremonial duties.
Stadtpräsident: Title used for a city's civic leader, whose powers and election process differ by municipality.

Definition in German

Amtstitel für den leitenden Bürgermeister einer Großstadt, der repräsentative Aufgaben und übergeordnete Verantwortung für die Stadt trägt

Word origin

Oberbürgermeister developed as a compound in which Ober- marks a senior position and Bürgermeister names the municipal leader.

Usage tips

  • The exact powers and election arrangements of an Oberbürgermeister vary between German states and municipalities.

Other meanings

  • lord mayornoun

Related words

  • Oberbürgermeisterwahllord mayoral electionnoun
  • Oberbürgermeisteramtlord mayor's officenoun

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