der Kreissitz
Translation
district capital, county seat, administrative center of a district
Examples
Die Stadt ist der Kreissitz des Landkreises.
The city is the district capital of the rural district.
Der Kreissitz hat viele Verwaltungsgebäude.
The district capital has many administrative buildings.
Grammar Patterns
der Kreissitz district capital The city is the district capital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreisstadt, Verwaltungssitz
Etymology
Composed of 'Kreis' (district, circle) and 'Sitz' (seat). Literally means 'district seat'.
Memory Tips
Picture a king's 'Sitz' (seat/throne) in the center of a 'Kreis' (circle) on a map, representing the capital.