German · Work & Business
Chef
Boss / Manager
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who manages workers.
Example
Mein Chef ist sehr fair.
My boss is very fair.
Etymology
'Chef' is adopted from the French word for chief or leader, which became prominent in German in the context of work and management.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chef' is primarily used in professional settings and is recognized across all German-speaking regions, often found in both spoken and written forms.