German word

Vizebürgermeister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfiːt͡səˌbʏʁgɐmaɪ̯stɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundeputy mayor

Example

Der Vizebürgermeister übernimmt oft Aufgaben des Bürgermeisters.

The deputy mayor often takes on the mayor's duties.

Illustration for Vizebürgermeister (deputy mayor)

More examples

Der Vizebürgermeister wurde gestern offiziell gewählt.

The deputy mayor was formally elected yesterday.

Core concept

A second-in-command at city hall who steps in for the mayor and takes charge of assigned municipal duties.

Common phrases

  • der gewählte Vizebürgermeister

    the elected deputy mayor

  • mit dem Vizebürgermeister sprechen

    talk to the deputy mayor

  • die Aufgaben des Vizebürgermeisters

    the deputy mayor's duties

Similar words

Bürgermeister: The town or city leader who oversees administration and makes final decisions.
Stellvertreter: A stand-in who performs a particular office holder's duties during an absence.
Vize: A casual short form for a deputy or second-in-command.

Definition in German

Ein Stellvertreter des Bürgermeisters, der formal den Bürgermeister vertritt oder ihm Teile der Amtsaufgaben abnimmt.

Word origin

Vizebürgermeister combines the borrowed prefix Vize-, from Latin vice meaning 'in place of', with Bürgermeister, a compound of Bürger and Meister.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun is capitalized and has the plural form Vizebürgermeister; the feminine form is Vizebürgermeisterin.

Opposites

Related words

  • Vizebürgermeisterinfemale deputy mayornoun

Word lists with this word