der Landrat, ¨-e
district administrator
Eine Person, die an der Spitze eines Landkreises steht und dort die Verwaltung leitet.
The German word "Landrat" is a noun that refers to a district administrator or chief executive of a rural district (Landkreis) in Germany.
- Land means "land" or "district" (regionally often rural area).
- Rat means "council" or "advisor".
Together, "Landrat" describes an official who acts as the chief representative or leader (like a mayor) of a rural district's administration.
Similar words:
- Bürgermeister (mayor) — head of a town or city administration.
- Regierungspräsident (government president) — higher regional authority.
- Landtagsabgeordneter (state parliament member) — elected official, not administrative.
Difference:
"Landrat" is an executive administrative position for a rural district, focused on local governance and administration, while a "Bürgermeister" leads a municipality. Other similar terms refer either to legislative roles or to higher administrative levels.
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Examples
Ein Landrat leitet die Verwaltung im Landkreis.noun
A district administrator leads the administration in the district.
Der Landrat trifft heute Entscheidungen bezüglich der regionalen Entwicklung.noun
The district administrator is making decisions today regarding regional development.
Die Landrätin besuchte gestern ein neues Jugendzentrum.noun
The district administrator visited a new youth center yesterday.
Die Bürger fragten den Landrat nach dem Bauprojekt.noun
The citizens asked the district administrator about the construction project.
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