die Nachfolgerin
Translation
successor (female), heiress
Examples
Sie ist die Nachfolgerin des Geschäftsführers.
She is the successor to the CEO.
Man sucht eine Nachfolgerin für die Chefin.
They are looking for a successor for the female boss.
Grammar Patterns
the successor ((of sb./sth.)) / ((to sb./sth.)) She is the successor to the former manager.
a successor ((for sb./sth.)) They are looking for a successor for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erbin (heiress); Antonyms: Vorgängerin (female predecessor)
Etymology
From 'Nach-' (after) + 'folgen' (to follow) + '-er' (agent suffix) + '-in' (feminine suffix). Literally 'a female who follows after'.
Memory Tips
The '-in' suffix is a reliable way to form the feminine version of a noun for a person's role or profession in German. Nachfolger -> Nachfolgerin.