der Kreistag
Translation
district council, district assembly
Examples
Der Kreistag hat eine neue Verordnung beschlossen.
The district council has passed a new ordinance.
Die nächste Sitzung des Kreistags findet am Montag statt.
The next meeting of the district council will take place on Monday.
Grammar Patterns
((the Kreistag)) as subject The district council decides on the budget. Der Kreistag entscheidet über den Haushalt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bezirksparlament, Regionalversammlung
Etymology
Composed of 'Kreis' (district) and 'Tag' (day, but here meaning diet or assembly, from 'Tagung' - meeting).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'day' ('Tag') when the 'district' ('Kreis') representatives assemble.