der Ortschef
Translation
local head, mayor of a village, town chief
Examples
Der Ortschef hält eine Rede.
The local head is giving a speech.
Wir haben den Ortschef um Hilfe gebeten.
We asked the local head for help.
Grammar Patterns
((the Ortschef)) ((does sth.)) The local head does sth. Der Ortschef begrüßt die neuen Bürger.
Similar Words
Bürgermeister (mayor), Gemeindevorsteher (head of a municipality)
Etymology
Made up of 'Ort' (place, town) + 's' (linking element) + 'Chef' (chief, boss).
Memory Tips
Literally the 'place chief'. Think of it as the mayor of a very small town or a village head.