der Schirmherr
Translation
patron, sponsor
Examples
Der Bürgermeister ist Schirmherr der Veranstaltung.
The mayor is the patron of the event.
Als Schirmherr eröffnete er die Ausstellung.
As patron, he opened the exhibition.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is patron ((of sth.)) The president is the patron of the conference.
Similar Words
Patron, Förderer (promoter), Sponsor
Etymology
A compound of 'Schirm' (shield, protection) and 'Herr' (lord, master). Literally a 'protection lord'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'lord' ('Herr') holding a protective 'shield' ('Schirm') over an event.