der Chef
boss / chief
How do you say “boss / chief” in German? It’s der Chef. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Chefs
Pronunciationder-SHEF
Example
Mein Chef ist sehr streng.
My boss is very strict.
Memory tip
der-SHEF — sounds like 'chef' in English — but think boss/manager in an office.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Chef» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Chef» is der.
What is the plural of «Chef»?
The plural is die Chefs.
German nouns with the article der →