die Rektorin
Translation
principal (female), rector (female), dean (female), headmistress
Examples
Die Rektorin hält eine Rede.
The principal is giving a speech.
Sie wurde zur neuen Rektorin gewählt.
She was elected as the new rector.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.nom)) to be/become ... She is the principal of the university.
Similar Words
Schulleiterin (headmistress), Direktorin (director)
Etymology
From Latin 'rector' (ruler, director) plus the German feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
The '-in' suffix is a key indicator for feminine nouns in German, added to the male form 'Rektor'.