der Ortschef
Translation
local head, village mayor, town chief
Examples
Der Ortschef hält eine Rede.
The local head is giving a speech.
Wir haben den Ortschef um Hilfe gebeten.
We asked the local head for help.
Grammar Patterns
((the Ortschef)) ((does sth.)) The local head does sth. Der Ortschef begrüßt die neuen Bürger.
Similar Words
Bürgermeister (mayor), Gemeindevorsteher (head of a municipality)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ort' (place, town) + 's' (linking element) + 'Chef' (chief, boss).
Memory Tips
Remember it literally as the 'chief of the place'. It refers to the leader of a small town or village.