No. 203 in German
bürgermeister
Mayor
In a sentence
Der Bürgermeister der Stadt hat gestern eine wichtige Entscheidung getroffen.
The mayor of the city made an important decision yesterday.
The noun 'Bürgermeister' is used here as a title for the civic leader of the city.
Die Bürger diskutieren mit dem Bürgermeister über die neuen Vorschläge.
The citizens are discussing the new proposals with the mayor.
'Bürgermeister' is depicted as an active participant in local governance.
Die Bürgermeisterin betonte die Wichtigkeit von kommunaler Zusammenarbeit.
The mayoress emphasized the importance of community cooperation.
Here, 'Bürgermeisterin' is the feminine form, showing role-based distinctions.
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