Nomen

der Kreissitz

district capital, county seat, administrative center of a district

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.

der Kreissitz district capital The city is the district capital.

Synonyms: Kreisstadt, Verwaltungssitz

Composed of 'Kreis' (district, circle) and 'Sitz' (seat). Literally means 'district seat'.

Picture a king's 'Sitz' (seat/throne) in the center of a 'Kreis' (circle) on a map, representing the capital.

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