Romanian · Work & Business
șef
Boss
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The person in charge at work.
Example
Șeful meu este foarte exigent.
My boss is very demanding.
Etymology
'Șef' comes from the German 'Chef', originally meaning 'chief'. It has been adopted into Romanian to describe a leader or superior in a workplace.
How & Where It’s Used
'Șef' is typically used in informal and formal spoken language, particularly in business contexts. It is well understood throughout Romania.