Vorsteher
derNounhead, director, superintendent, chief
English translations
- 01
foreman
- 02
chairman
- 03
head
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Vorsteher ist eine Person, die eine leitende oder führende Position in einer Organisation oder Gruppe innehat.
- English meaning
- chief, head, chairman
- Synonym
- Leiter, Chef
- German example
- Der Vorsteher des Amtes erklärte die neuen Richtlinien.
- English example
- The head of the office explained the new guidelines.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Vorsteher
- Plural Form
- die Vorsteher
Related words
- Vorsteherdrüse
prostate gland
- Vorsteherin
Female supervisor, head
- Prior
Prior
- Dekan
Dean
- Imam
Imam
- Äbtissin
abbess
- Provost
A provost is a senior official in an academic or military institution, often responsible for academic affairs or discipline.
- Prostata
Prostate
- Dekan
Dean
- Schultheiß
Schultheiss (historical mayor or judge)
Example sentences with “Vorsteher”
Er ist der Vorsteher der Behörde. (He is the head of the authority.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Vorsteher' commonly used in modern German?
It is used, though often in specific contexts like administrative, religious, or official titles. In general business, 'Leiter' or 'Direktor' is more common.