A2Vocabulary
Magistrat
municipal council, local authority
In German
Magistrat
maɡɪsˈtʁaːt
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
magistrate
In English means: "a civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones"
Actually means
Magistrat
municipal council, local authority
Memory TipA German 'Magistrat' is a governing body (council), not usually a single 'magistrate' (Richter).
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Der Magistrat hat die Entscheidung getroffen.
The municipal council has made the decision.
- 2
Die Sitzung des Magistrats findet morgen statt.
The meeting of the local authority takes place tomorrow.
FAQ
How do you say "municipal council, local authority" in German?
"municipal council, local authority" in German is "Magistrat" (maɡɪsˈtʁaːt). Example: Der Magistrat hat die Entscheidung getroffen..
