der Vorstand, ¨-e
board
Eine Gruppe von Personen, die eine Organisation oder ein Unternehmen leitet und wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
The German word "Vorstand" is a noun meaning board of directors or executive board.
Breakdown of the word:
- Vor = "before" or "in front"
- Stand = "stand" or "position"
Together, it refers to a group of people standing "in front" or leading an organization.
Similar words:
- Leitung – management, leadership
- Geschäftsführung – executive management
- Direktorium – directorate
Differences:
- Vorstand typically refers to the formal governing board responsible for strategic decisions (common in corporations and clubs).
- Leitung and Geschäftsführung focus more on operational or day-to-day management.
- Direktorium is less commonly used but also means a group of directors; often less formal or less common in some contexts.
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Examples
Der Vorstand leitet das Unternehmen.noun
The board manages the company.
Dem Vorstand gehören mehrere Mitglieder an.noun
Several members belong to the board.
Ein Mitglied des Vorstands trifft eine wichtige Entscheidung.noun
A member of the board makes an important decision.
Der Vorstand trifft eine wichtige Entscheidung.noun
The board makes an important decision.
Der Vorstand plant die nächste Sitzung.noun
The board is planning the next meeting.
Der Vorstand hat die Sitzung abgesagt.noun
The board has canceled the meeting.
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