Nomen

der/die Vorsitzende

chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, president

Der Vorsitzende eröffnet die Sitzung.

The chairman opens the meeting.

Die Vorsitzende leitet die Diskussion.

The chairwoman leads the discussion.

Er wurde zum Vorsitzenden gewählt.

He was elected chairman.

the chairman/chairwoman of ((sth.)) The chairman of the committee.

Synonyms: der Leiter (leader), der Präsident (president)

From 'vor-' (in front) + 'sitzen' (to sit) + '-ende' (suffix for a person). Literally 'the one sitting in front'.

Picture the person who 'sits' (sitz) at the 'front' (vor) of the meeting table. That's the chairperson.

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