Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der chef

Translation (Übersetzung) boss, manager, head
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃɛf]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
profession work business organization leadership
Der Chef is a masculine noun referring to a male boss or manager. For a female boss, use 'die Chefin'. The word is commonly used in professional contexts but can also refer to the head of a household or group.

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chef is a German Nouns

Learn chef meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. chef is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

chef Examples (Beispiele) in English

chef examples with English translations. See how to use chef in sentences. chef example sentences in English below.

Der Chef kommt heute spät.
The boss is coming late today.
workplace
Ich muss mit dem Chef sprechen.
I need to speak with the boss.
professional communication
Unser Chef ist sehr freundlich.
Our boss is very friendly.
describing personality

chef Word Family - chef Related Words - chef Family Members

chef Word Family (Wortfamilie)

chef word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn chef family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore chef related words and expand your German vocabulary.

feminine form (weibliche Form)
Chefin
Meaning: female boss
Example: Die Chefin ist im Urlaub.
Noun
diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Chefchen
Meaning: little boss
Example: Das Chefchen macht heute die Entscheidungen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Chefarzt
Meaning: head physician
Example: Der Chefarzt operiert heute.
Noun
Chefredakteur
Meaning: editor-in-chief
Example: Der Chefredakteur liest alle Artikel.
Noun

chef Usage - chef Collocations - chef Idioms - chef Synonyms - chef Antonyms

chef Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use chef in context. Discover chef collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master chef usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

chef Collocations (Kollokationen)

chef collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn chef word combinations and how to use chef with other words naturally.

der Chef des Unternehmens
the boss of the company
High frequency
Chef sein
to be the boss
High frequency
zum Chef gehen
to go to the boss
High frequency
Chef im Haus
boss in the house
Medium frequency
neuer Chef
new boss
Medium frequency
Chef anrufen
to call the boss
Medium frequency
Chef fragen
to ask the boss
Medium frequency
Chef treffen
to meet the boss
Medium frequency

chef Idioms (Redewendungen)

chef idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing chef with meanings and explanations. Master chef expressions used in everyday German.

Der Chef persönlich
the boss personally
Used to emphasize that the boss is directly involved
Chef vom Dienst
boss on duty
Refers to the person in charge during a specific shift or period
Großer Chef
big boss
Refers to the highest-ranking person in an organization
Chef im Ring
boss in the ring
Used in sports to describe the dominant competitor
Chef der Küche
head chef
Specifically refers to the head cook in a kitchen

chef Synonyms (Synonyme)

chef synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for chef and expand your German vocabulary. Learn chef similar words and their usage.

Vorgesetzter
Meaning: superior
High similarity
Leiter
Meaning: leader, director
High similarity
Direktor
Meaning: director
Medium similarity
Manager
Meaning: manager
Medium similarity
Boss
Meaning: boss
High similarity
Vorstand
Meaning: board member, executive
Medium similarity
Hauptmann
Meaning: captain
Low similarity
Anführer
Meaning: leader
Medium similarity

chef Antonyms (Antonyme)

chef antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to chef. Discover chef opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Angestellter
Meaning: employee
Mitarbeiter
Meaning: colleague, employee
Untergebener
Meaning: subordinate
Gehilfe
Meaning: assistant
Lehrling
Meaning: apprentice
Praktikant
Meaning: intern

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chef Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

chef semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to chef. Explore chef related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn chef contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Arbeit Büro Firma Management Autorität Verantwortung Entscheidung Team Mitarbeiter Gehalt

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