Norwegian · Work & Business
Sjef
Boss
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
The person in charge of a business or team.
Example
Sjefen vår er rettferdig og snill.
Our boss is fair and kind.
Etymology
'Sjef' is borrowed from the French 'chef', meaning 'chief' or 'leader,' reflecting influences from international business terminology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sjef' is used in formal business contexts as well as in everyday discussions relating to authority figures, transcending regional dialects.