Chef
boss, manager (male)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʃɛf/
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Cultural Note
In German, Chef (borrowed from French) simply means boss — not a cook, as in English. German workplaces tend to have relatively flat hierarchies compared to many countries, and many German bosses prefer a collaborative leadership style.
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Chef ist heute nicht im Büro.
My boss is not in the office today.
Der Chef hat uns zum Essen eingeladen.
The boss invited us for dinner.
Ich muss das mit meinem Chef besprechen.
I need to discuss this with my boss.