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director
Eine Person, die eine Schule, ein Unternehmen oder eine Organisation leitet und wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
The German word "Direktor" is a noun that means "director" or "principal". It is derived from the Latin "director," signifying one who directs or manages. In German, "Direktor" commonly refers to the head of an organization or institution, such as a school, company, or department.
Similar words in German include "Leiter" (leader or head), "Chef" (chief), and "Verwaltungsleiter" (administrative director).
The key difference lies in contextual usage: while "Direktor" typically implies a formal role with significant authority, "Leiter" may be used more broadly and can denote leaders in less formal contexts.
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Examples
Der Direktor leitet die Sitzung.noun
The director is leading the meeting.
Ein Direktor ist für viele Aufgaben verantwortlich.noun
A director is responsible for many tasks.
Der Direktor hält eine Rede.noun
The director is giving a speech.
Unser Direktor hält eine Rede.noun
Our director is giving a speech.
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