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Chefin

/ˈʃɛfɪn/· noun· Pl. die Chefinnen

(female) boss

The woman in charge — of the team, the shop or the whole company.

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Singular
die Chefin
Plural
die Chefinnen
Genitiv
der Chefin

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Chefin
(female) boss

Meine Chefin heißt Frau Becker.

My boss is called Ms Becker.

Word family

Chefinder Chefbossdie Küchenchefinhead chef (a woman)die Firmenchefinhead of the company

Common combinations

  • die neue Chefinthe new boss
  • die Chefin fragento ask the boss
  • mit der Chefin sprechento speak to the boss

Real examples

  • Die Chefin sitzt im Büro neben dem Fenster.The boss sits in the office by the window.
  • Ich spreche morgen mit meiner Chefin.I'm speaking to my boss tomorrow.
  • Unsere Chefin ist sehr freundlich.Our boss is very friendly.

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