NOUN

Chef/ʃɛf/boss; manager; chief

Chef is a German noun that means boss, manager, or chief. It is pronounced /ʃɛf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Chefs".

Definitions

1.person in a leading position in a company or organization(workplace)

a.the direct supervisor or superior in the workplace

Mein Chef gibt mir immer klare Anweisungen.My boss always gives me clear instructions.

2.head of a kitchen, chef(kitchen, gastronomy)

a.leader of the kitchen, professional cook in charge

Der Chef des Restaurants kocht heute persönlich.The head chef of the restaurant is cooking personally today.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Chefdie Chefs
Genitivedes Chefsder Chefs
Dativedem Chefden Chefs
Accusativeden Chefdie Chefs

Frequently asked questions

What does "Chef" mean in English?
"Chef" means boss, manager, or chief. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Chef"?
"Chef" is pronounced /ʃɛf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Chef" der, die, or das?
"Chef" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Chef"?
The plural of "Chef" is "Chefs".
What part of speech is "Chef"?
"Chef" is a noun in German.

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