der Stadtrat
Translation
city council, town council, city councillor
Examples
Der Stadtrat tagt heute im Rathaus.
The city council is meeting in the town hall today.
Er ist Mitglied im Stadtrat.
He is a member of the city council.
Mein Onkel ist Stadtrat in dieser Stadt.
My uncle is a city councillor in this town.
Grammar Patterns
((the Stadtrat)) the city council (as subject/object) The city council decides on the budget.
Similar Words
Gemeinderat (municipal council), Parlament (parliament); (person) Ratsmitglied (council member)
Etymology
From 'Stadt' (city) and 'Rat' (council, advice). It means 'city council' or 'city advisor' (councillor).
Memory Tips
'Rat' means both 'council' and 'advice'. The city council gives 'advice' on running the city.