der Kreistag
Translation
county council, county assembly
Examples
Der Kreistag hat eine neue Verordnung beschlossen.
The county council has passed a new ordinance.
Die nächste Sitzung des Kreistags findet am Montag statt.
The next meeting of the county council will take place on Monday.
Grammar Patterns
((the Kreistag)) as subject The county council decides on the budget. Der Kreistag entscheidet über den Haushalt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bezirksparlament, Regionalversammlung
Etymology
Composed of 'Kreis' (county/district) and 'Tag' (day, but here meaning diet or assembly, from 'Tagung' - meeting).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'day' ('Tag') when the 'county' ('Kreis') representatives assemble.