No. 1,194 in German
landrat
A "Landrat" is a district administrator or chief executive of a rural district (Landkreis) in Germany.
In a sentence
Der Landrat traf sich gestern mit Bürgern, um regionale Probleme zu besprechen.
The district administrator met with citizens yesterday to discuss regional issues.
The word 'landrat' refers to a political position in Germany, specifically denoting the 'district administrator,' who is responsible for overseeing administrative matters in a rural district.
Die Aufgaben eines Landrats sind vielfältig und beinhalten die Durchführung von Wahlen.
The duties of a district administrator are diverse and include conducting elections.
Here, 'landrat' is used to generalize about the position, highlighting its diverse roles and responsibilities within its administrative context.
Bevor er Landrat wurde, hatte er als Lehrer an einer Schule gearbeitet.
Before becoming a district administrator, he worked as a teacher at a school.
In this sentence, 'landrat' is presented in the context of career progression, emphasizing the transition to the role of a district administrator.
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