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masculine

ˈbʏʁɡɐˌmaɪ̯stɐ

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Translation

the mayor

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Word origin

A compound of Bürger ('citizen', cognate with English burgher) and Meister ('master'), literally 'master of the citizens'.

Origin
German
Root
Bürger + Meister
English cognates
burgher

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralBürgermeister

Examples

.

The new mayor was elected last Sunday.

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All the mayors from the region met for a discussion.

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He spoke to the mayor about the new park.

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