die Leiterin
Translation
female leader, female manager, female director, head (female)
Examples
Die Leiterin der Abteilung ist neu.
The head of the department is new.
Sie ist die Leiterin des Projekts.
She is the leader of the project.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) to be/work as a leader Sie arbeitet als Leiterin der Marketingabteilung.
((of sth.)) to be the leader of sth. Sie ist die Leiterin des Chors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Chefin, Managerin, Direktorin; Antonym: Mitarbeiterin (female employee)
Etymology
From the verb 'leiten' (to lead), with the agent suffix '-er' and the feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
Recognize the feminine suffix '-in', which is added to the male form 'der Leiter' (leader), similar to 'actress' from 'actor'.