der Rat der Stadt
Translation
city council, town council
Examples
Der Rat der Stadt entscheidet über das Projekt.
The city council decides on the project.
Er ist Mitglied im Rat der Stadt.
He is a member of the city council.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) + Verb The city council ... The city council is meeting today.
Similar Words
der Gemeinderat (municipal council), das Parlament (parliament)
Etymology
Made up of 'Rat' (council, advice) and 'der Stadt' (of the city, genitive).
Memory Tips
Think of the council that 'ratifies' decisions for the 'Stadt' (city).