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
Sounds like 'chef' — imagine the kitchen boss shouting 'I'm the SHEF' to remember 'der Chef' = boss.
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.
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