der Beigeordnete, –
deputy
Eine Person in der Stadt- oder Gemeindeverwaltung, die den Bürgermeister unterstützt und bestimmte Aufgaben leitet.
The German word "Beigeordnete" is a noun, referring to an official or deputy member connected to a committee or local government. It is derived from the verb "beigeordnen", which breaks down into:
- ordnen = to arrange or organize
- The prefix bei- here implies "beside" or "attached to"
Thus, "Beigeordnete" literally means "someone assigned alongside" (a main official), akin to an associate or deputy.
Similar words:
- Stellvertreter (deputy, representative)
- Assistent (assistant)
- Mitarbeiter (collaborator, colleague)
Difference:
- Beigeordneter specifically refers to an official appointed as a member or deputy in governing bodies, often with designated authority.
- Stellvertreter is a general deputy or stand-in, potentially broader in context.
- Assistent denotes support or aid roles without usually formalized authority.
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Examples
Der Beigeordnete prüft den Antrag.noun
The deputy examines the application.
Ein Beigeordneter kümmert sich um diese Angelegenheiten.noun
A deputy handles these matters.
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