der Elternrat
Translation
parents' council, parent-teacher association, PTA
Examples
Der Elternrat trifft sich einmal im Monat.
The parents' council meets once a month.
Sie wurde in den Elternrat gewählt.
She was elected to the parents' council.
Grammar Patterns
to be elected to+4 the parents' council She was elected to the parents' council.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Elternbeirat, Schulkonferenz (school conference)
Etymology
Composed of 'Eltern' (parents) and 'Rat' (council, advice). It means 'parents' council'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'parents' (Eltern) who give 'advice' or form a 'council' (Rat) for the school.