German word

Ortsvorsteher

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔɐ̯tsfoːɐ̯ˌʃteːɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundistrict mayor

Example

Der Ortsvorsteher begrüßte die Besucher.

The district mayor welcomed the visitors.

Illustration for Ortsvorsteher (district mayor)

More examples

Bei der Versammlung stellte der Ortsvorsteher das neue Bauprojekt vor.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • den Ortsvorsteher wählen

    elect the district mayor

  • mit dem Ortsvorsteher sprechen

    speak with the district mayor

Similar words

Bürgermeister: An elected official who represents and runs a town or city.
Gemeinderat: A member of the municipal council who helps make local government decisions.
Vorsitzender: A chairperson who leads proceedings in a meeting or organization.
Vorsteher: A leader responsible for overseeing an organization's operations.

Definition in German

Amtsträger oder Vertreter eines Dorfes oder Ortsteils, der in lokalen Angelegenheiten gegenüber Verwaltung und Bürgern handelt.

Word origin

The compound joins Ort with Vorsteher, a traditional term for a person who leads or presides, from the verb vorstehen.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Ortsvorsteherinfemale district mayornoun
  • Ortsvorsteheramtdistrict mayor's officenoun

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