Amtmann
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administrator
A historical official title for a higher-ranking civil servant who administered a specific administrative district (an 'Amt') on behalf of a territorial ruler. His duties often included jurisdiction, administration, and tax collection.
Im Mittelalter war der Amtmann der höchste Vertreter der landesherrlichen Gewalt in seinem Bezirk.
In the Middle Ages, the Amtmann was the highest representative of the territorial ruler's authority in his district.
civil-service rank
A former official title for a civil servant in the higher intermediate service in German administration, which is no longer awarded today. It corresponded to a specific rank in the civil-service career track.
Mein Großvater wurde vor seiner Pensionierung noch zum Amtmann befördert.
Before retiring, my grandfather was still promoted to Amtmann.
The word is made up of 'Amt' (an official position or authority) and 'Mann' (man). So it literally describes a man who holds a public office.
Das Amt des Amtmanns war mit großer Verantwortung verbunden.
The office of the Amtmann was associated with great responsibility.
This is a historical official title that is no longer used for active civil servants today. You find the word mainly in historical texts or when talking about earlier administrative structures.
Der Amtmann war für die Eintreibung der Steuern zuständig.
The Amtmann was responsible for collecting taxes.
'Amtmann' belongs to the word family around 'das Amt' (authority, office/post). Other related words are 'amtlich' (official, confirmed by an authority) and 'der Beamte' (a person who works in the public service).
Für die Reise benötigst du ein amtliches Dokument.
You need an official document for the trip.
