Dorfvorsteher

village headman

noun DORF-for-shtay-er Rare

Also means

village administrator

Usage Note

Dorfvorsteher is the informal or official head of a small village community, similar to an Ortsvorsteher in some German states. The role involves representing villagers' interests and coordinating local matters.

Examples

"Der Dorfvorsteher organisiert das jährliche Dorffest."

Natural Translation

The village headman organises the annual village festival.

Literal Translation

The village-headman organises the yearly village-festival.

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