Translation
the boss, chief
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Word origin
Borrowed from French chef ("head, chief"), from Latin caput ("head"), the same root as English chief and captain.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- chef
- English cognates
- chief, captain
Grammar
Examples
gelaunt.
My boss is in a very good mood today.
Gehaltserhöhung .
She talked to her boss about a pay rise.
.
The new boss introduced himself to the team.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: Words 621-630.