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/xeˈɾente/

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Translation

manager

Word origin

From Latin gerens, gerentis, the present participle of gerere ('to carry, manage, conduct'). The same root gives English 'gesture' and 'digest'.

Origin
Latin
Root
gerere
English cognates
gesture, digest

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralgerentes

Examples

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The bank manager received us very kindly.

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She is the manager of a big shop.

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I am going to speak with the manager about my schedule.

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Who is the new manager of the company?

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The manager made a difficult decision today.

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This word is part of lesson 46.