No. 9,985 in German
ortschef
"Ortschef" means "local chief" or "head of a place" in English.
In a sentence
Der Ortschef leitet die Versammlung im Rathaus.
The local chief presides over the meeting at the town hall.
Here, 'Ortschef' refers to the person in charge of the local administration, highlighting their leadership role.
Wir informierten den Ortschef über die geplanten Bauprojekte.
We informed the local chief about the planned construction projects.
In this case, 'Ortschef' represents an authoritative figure approached for administrative matters.
In dieser Region ist der Ortschef auch für kulturelle Veranstaltungen verantwortlich.
In this region, the local chief is also responsible for cultural events.
Here, 'Ortschef' is depicted as someone with diverse roles, including cultural coordination, emphasizing their multifaceted responsibilities.
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