Ortsvorsteher

village headman, local ward chair

noun ORTS-for-shtay-er Rare

Also means

elected representative of a municipality district

Usage Note

Ortsvorsteher is an elected or appointed official representing a village or district (Ortschaft) within a larger municipality in Germany. The role varies by state but generally involves liaison between residents and the town council. Feminine: Ortsvorsteherin.

Examples

"Der Ortsvorsteher leitete die Bürgerversammlung zu den Straßenbaumaßnahmen."

Natural Translation

The local ward chair led the citizens' meeting on road construction measures.

Literal Translation

The local ward chair led the citizens' assembly on the road-building measures.

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