der Regisseur
Translation
director (film, theater)
Examples
Der Regisseur gibt den Schauspielern Anweisungen.
The director gives the actors instructions.
Grammar Patterns
der Regisseur von et3 the director of sth. He is the director of this film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Filmregisseur, Spielleiter
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'régisseur' (manager, director), from Latin 'regere' (to rule, to guide).
Memory Tips
Connects to English words like 'regime' or 'reign'. Think of the person who 'reigns' over the film set.