șef
boss, chief, manager
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʃef/
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Cultural Note
From French 'chef,' this word is used both formally and colloquially. The feminine form is 'șefă.' Informally, 'șefu' (dropping the -l) is used as a casual form of address, similar to 'boss' in English slang.
📝 Example Sentences
Șeful meu este foarte înțelegător.
My boss is very understanding.
Trebuie să vorbesc cu șeful.
I need to talk to the boss.
Ea este șefa departamentului.
She is the head of the department.