der Pfarrgemeinderat
Translation
parish council
Examples
Der Pfarrgemeinderat wird alle vier Jahre gewählt.
The parish council is elected every four years.
Grammar Patterns
((the parish council)) as a subject The parish council made a decision. Der Pfarrgemeinderat hat eine Entscheidung getroffen.
Similar Words
Kirchenvorstand (church board)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Pfarre' (parish) + 'Gemeinde' (community) + 'Rat' (council).
Memory Tips
Break it down into its three parts: Parish-Community-Council. It's the administrative body of a church parish.