die Oberbürgermeisterin
Translation
Lady Lord Mayor, female mayor (of a major city)
Examples
Die Oberbürgermeisterin begrüßte die Gäste.
The Lady Lord Mayor welcomed the guests.
Sie wurde zur neuen Oberbürgermeisterin gewählt.
She was elected as the new Lady Lord Mayor.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The Oberbürgermeisterin holds a speech.
Similar Words
Präsidentin (female president), Kanzlerin (female chancellor)
Etymology
From Ober- (chief) + Bürger (citizen) + Meister (master) + -in (feminine suffix). Literally 'chief citizen master'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ober' is like 'over' or 'chief'. 'Bürger' is a citizen. 'Meister' is a master. So, she's the chief master of the citizens.