der Landrat
Translation
district administrator, county commissioner, head of a rural district
Examples
Der Landrat wurde neu gewählt.
The district administrator was newly elected.
Er sprach mit dem Landrat über das Problem.
He spoke with the district administrator about the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((der Landrat)) ((as subject)) as a subject Der Landrat hält eine Rede.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreischef (district chief); Similar: Bürgermeister (mayor)
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (land, state) and 'Rat' (council, advisor). Literally 'land advisor'.
Memory Tips
Think of the head of the 'council' (Rat) for a 'land' (Land/district).