der Vizebürgermeister
Translation
deputy mayor, vice mayor
Examples
Der Vizebürgermeister vertritt den Bürgermeister.
The deputy mayor represents the mayor.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The deputy mayor is holding a speech.
Similar Words
Stellvertreter (deputy)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vize-' (vice, deputy) + 'Bürger' (citizen) + 'Meister' (master). Literally 'deputy citizen master'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English prefix 'vice-' as in 'vice president'. This is the 'vice' version of a 'Bürgermeister' (mayor).