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