die Referentin
Translation
female speaker, presenter, consultant, expert adviser
Examples
Die Referentin hielt einen interessanten Vortrag.
The speaker gave an interesting presentation.
Sie arbeitet als Referentin im Ministerium.
She works as a consultant in the ministry.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a (female) speaker/consultant ((at/for+place)) Sie arbeitet als Referentin bei der EU.
Similar Words
Sprecherin (female speaker), Vortragende (female lecturer)
Etymology
From Latin 'referre' (to report, refer). The suffix '-in' marks it as feminine.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'refers' to a topic. The '-in' ending is a standard way to form the feminine of many professions in German.