der Hauptamtsleiter
Translation
head of the main office, chief administrative officer, department head
Examples
Der Hauptamtsleiter ist für die Verwaltung zuständig.
The head of the main office is responsible for the administration.
Er wurde zum neuen Hauptamtsleiter ernannt.
He was appointed as the new head of the main office.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject Der Hauptamtsleiter has a meeting today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amtsvorsteher (head of an authority), Behördenleiter (authority head); Antonyms: Mitarbeiter (employee), Angestellter (employee)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Haupt' (main) + 'Amt' (office) + '-s-' (connector) + 'Leiter' (leader). It means 'leader of the main office'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'Leiter' (leader) standing at the head of the 'Hauptamt' (main office). The '-s-' is just a grammatical glue.