German word

Stadträtin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌʁɛːtɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncity councilwoman

Example

Die Stadträtin wurde wiedergewählt.

The city councilwoman was re-elected.

Illustration for Stadträtin (city councilwoman)

More examples

Die Stadträtin für Kultur stellte das Programm vor.

The city councilwoman for culture presented the program.

Core concept

An elected woman helping steer the practical affairs of a city or municipality through its council.

Common phrases

  • als Stadträtin kandidieren

    run for office as a city councilwoman

  • Stadträtin für Kultur

    city councilwoman for culture

  • Stadträtin wiedergewählt

    reelected city councilwoman

Similar words

Stadtrat: A male member of a city council who helps decide local matters.
Gemeinderätin: A woman elected to help discuss and decide policies for a municipality.
Kommunalpolitikerin: A woman politician who works on policy in local government.
Bürgermeisterin: A female mayor responsible for representing and running a city or town.

Definition in German

Eine Stadträtin ist eine gewählte Vertreterin einer Stadt oder Gemeinde, die im Stadtrat über lokale Angelegenheiten mitentscheidet.

Word origin

The word is a compound of Stadt ('city') and Rat ('council') followed by -in, the standard German suffix for a female person in a role.

Usage tips

  • Stadtrat can name the council itself or a male council member, but Stadträtin specifically denotes a female council member.

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