die Nachfolgerin
Translation
successor (female), heiress
Examples
Sie ist die Nachfolgerin des Geschäftsführers.
She is the successor to the CEO.
Man sucht eine Nachfolgerin für die Chefin.
They are looking for a successor for the female boss.
Grammar Patterns
the successor ((of sb./sth.)) / ((to sb./sth.)) She is the successor to the former manager.
a successor ((for sb./sth.)) They are looking for a successor for the position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erbin (heiress); Antonyms: Vorgängerin (female predecessor)
Etymology
Composed of 'Nach-' (after) + 'folgen' (to follow) + '-er' (person who does) + '-in' (feminine). A female person who follows after.
Memory Tips
In German, adding '-in' to a masculine noun for a person (like Nachfolger) creates the female equivalent (Nachfolgerin).