die Regierungschefin
Translation
female head of government, female prime minister, female chancellor
Examples
Die Regierungschefin hält eine wichtige Rede.
The female head of government is giving an important speech.
Sie wurde zur neuen Regierungschefin gewählt.
She was elected as the new female head of government.
Grammar Patterns
to be elected as head of government ((zur Regierungschefin gewählt werden)) She was elected as the new head of government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Premierministerin (female prime minister), Kanzlerin (female chancellor)
Etymology
From 'Regierung' (government) + '-s-' + 'Chefin' (female chief/boss). 'Chefin' is the feminine form of 'Chef'.
Memory Tips
Literally 'government chief-ess'. The '-in' suffix is a standard way to form feminine nouns in German.