die Rektorin
Translation
headmistress, principal (female), rector (female), dean (female)
Examples
Die Rektorin hält eine Rede.
The headmistress is giving a speech.
Sie wurde zur neuen Rektorin gewählt.
She was elected as the new rector.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.nom)) to be/become ... She is the rector of the university.
Similar Words
Schulleiterin (headmistress), Direktorin (director)
Etymology
From Latin 'rector' (ruler, director) + the German feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
Recognize the root 'rector' and the common German suffix '-in' which denotes a female person.