der Intendant
Translation
director, artistic director, general manager, superintendent
Examples
Der neue Intendant stellt den Spielplan vor.
The new director presents the performance schedule.
Er wurde zum Intendanten des Theaters ernannt.
He was appointed director of the theatre.
Grammar Patterns
the director ((of sth.)) Der Intendant des Theaters ist neu.
Similar Words
Direktor (director), Leiter (leader), Geschäftsführer (manager)
Etymology
From French 'intendant', from Latin 'intendere' meaning 'to direct one's attention to'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'intends' the artistic direction of a theatre or opera house.