Translation of Romanian word "șef" to English
șef
/ʃef/
Meaning
NounOne who is in charge or something. One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
How to use
The noun "șef" is masculine and means "boss", "chief", or "head". It refers to a person in charge or a leader. The feminine form is "șefă", and the plural is "șefi". It can be used in various contexts, from informal to professional.
🇬🇧 English
boss
Example
Șeful meu este foarte autoritar.
My boss is very authoritarian.
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Common phrases
- șef de departament— head of department
- șef de echipă— team leader
- relația cu șeful— relationship with the boss
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What does the Romanian word "șef" mean?▼
The Romanian word "șef" means "boss" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Șeful meu este foarte autoritar." (which translates as "My boss is very authoritarian.").
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