der Direktor
Translation
director, manager, principal
Examples
Der Direktor leitet die Schule.
The principal runs the school.
Er ist der Direktor der Firma.
He is the director of the company.
Grammar Patterns
director ((of sth.)) The director of the company is new.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leiter (leader), Chef (boss), Vorgesetzter (superior)
Etymology
From Latin 'director' (one who directs). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'director'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'director'. Just remember the masculine article 'der'.