das Direktorium
Translation
board of directors, directorate, executive board
Examples
Das Direktorium trifft sich heute.
The board of directors is meeting today.
Er ist Mitglied im Direktorium.
He is a member of the board of directors.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as a subject The board of directors is meeting today. Das Direktorium trifft sich heute.
((in+3)) Dative with preposition He is a member of the board of directors. Er ist Mitglied im Direktorium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorstand (executive board), Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board)
Etymology
From Latin 'directorium', related to 'dirigere' (to direct). The suffix '-ium' often denotes a collective body or a place.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'director-forum' or 'director-emporium' - a place or body of directors.