Translation of Slovak word "šéf" to English
šéf
/ʃeːf/
Meaning
NounOne who is in charge or something. One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
How to use
Animate masculine noun declined according to the 'chlap' pattern (genitive/accusative singular: šéfa, dative/locative singular: šéfovi, nominative plural: šéfovia, genitive plural: šéfov). Feminine form: 'šéfka' (pattern žena). Colloquial/standard term for a superior, team lead, or boss.
🇬🇧 English
boss
Example sentence
Šéf ma dnes pochválil za dobrú prácu.
My boss praised me today for good work.
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Common phrases
- priamy šéf— direct boss / line manager
- poradiť sa so šéfom— to consult with one's boss
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What does the Slovak word "šéf" mean?▼
The Slovak word "šéf" means "boss" in English.
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