der Präsident
Translation
president, chairman
Examples
Der Präsident hält eine Rede.
The president is giving a speech.
Er wurde zum Präsidenten gewählt.
He was elected president.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to elect sb. as president He was elected president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorsitzender (chairman), Staatsoberhaupt (head of state)
Etymology
From Latin 'praesidēns' (one who sits before, presides). It's a cognate of the English word 'president'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'presides' over a country or a company. Note that it's a weak masculine noun (N-Deklination).