der Oberbürgermeister
Translation
Lord Mayor, Mayor
Examples
Der Oberbürgermeister hält eine Rede.
The Lord Mayor is giving a speech.
Sie wurde zur Oberbürgermeisterin gewählt.
She was elected as the Lord Mayor.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The Lord Mayor lives in this city.
Similar Words
Stadtoberhaupt (head of city), Bürgermeister (mayor)
Etymology
From 'Ober-' (over, chief) + 'Bürger' (citizen) + 'Meister' (master). Literally the 'chief master of the citizens'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'over' the regular 'Bürgermeister' (mayor). This signifies a higher rank, like a Lord Mayor.