Translation of German word "Chef" to English
derChef
/ʃɛf/
Meaning
NounThe head or manager of an organization, department, or team; a person in charge, to whom others report.
How to use
The masculine noun Chef ('boss / supervisor / head') is borrowed from French and declines regularly, except that its plural ending is -s (Chefs). Feminine counterpart is Chefin (plural Chefinnen).
🇬🇧 English
boss
Example
Mein Partner ist der Koch im Haushalt, während ich den Großteil der Reinigung erledige.
My partner is the cook in the household while I do most of the cleaning.
Er stellte den Koch vorsichtig auf das Regal.
He carefully placed the cook on the shelf.
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Common phrases
- neuer Chef— new boss / chef
- Chefin— female boss (related noun)
- Chef des Hauses— head of the house / company (formal)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Chef"?▼
The German word "der Chef" is defined as: "The head or manager of an organization, department, or team; a person in charge, to whom others report."
What does the German word "der Chef" mean?▼
The German word "der Chef" means "boss" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein Partner ist der Koch im Haushalt, während ich den Großteil der Reinigung erledige." (which translates as "My partner is the cook in the household while I do most of the cleaning.").
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