German word

Stadtbürgermeister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌbʏʁgɐˌmaɪ̯stɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmayor

Example

Heute hat der Stadtbürgermeister eine Rede gehalten.

Today, the mayor gave a speech.

Illustration for Stadtbürgermeister (mayor)

More examples

Bei der Bürgerversammlung wollte niemand den Stadtbürgermeister direkt ansprechen.

At the citizens' meeting, no one wanted to address the mayor directly.

Core concept

A city leader stands before the public at official events and behind the scenes directs municipal administration.

Common phrases

  • das Amt des Stadtbürgermeisters

    the office of the mayor

  • den Stadtbürgermeister ansprechen

    address the mayor

Similar words

Bürgermeister: An elected mayor responsible for the day-to-day administration of a town or city.
Bürgermeisterin: A woman elected to lead a town or city.
Oberbürgermeister: The chief mayor of a large city with ultimate responsibility for its administration.
Landrat: The public head of a district who represents it and supervises its administration.

Definition in German

Eine gewählte Amtsperson einer Stadt, die sowohl repräsentative Aufgaben wahrnimmt als auch die Verwaltung verantwortet.

Word origin

Stadtbürgermeister narrows the broader compound Bürgermeister by adding Stadt to identify the level of local government involved.

Usage tips

  • In formal direct address, Herr Bürgermeister or Frau Bürgermeisterin is used more naturally than the full compound Stadtbürgermeister.

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