Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The leading mayor of a larger city, often also heading its municipal administration.
Natural examples
Der Oberbürgermeister eröffnete das neue Bürgerzentrum.
The lord mayor opened the new community center.
Morgen spricht der Oberbürgermeister im Stadtrat.
Tomorrow, the mayor will speak at city council.
Die Oberbürgermeisterin beantwortete Fragen zur Verkehrssperrung.
The lord mayor answered questions about the road closure.
Usage note
Oberbürgermeister is masculine: der Oberbürgermeister; the plural has the same form. The feminine title is Oberbürgermeisterin.
Mini-lesson: Oberbürgermeister
The leading mayor of a larger city, often also heading its municipal administration. Oberbürgermeister is masculine: der Oberbürgermeister; the plural has the same form. The feminine title is Oberbürgermeisterin.
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