das Vorsitzende
Translation
presiding member, chairing body, the chair (neuter)
Examples
Als Vorsitzendes leitete das Komitee die Debatte.
As the chairing body, the committee led the debate.
Grammar Patterns
as the chairing body ... as the chairing body As the chairing body, the committee led the debate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gremium (committee), Leitung (leadership)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (before, in front) + 'sitzend' (sitting). Literally 'the thing sitting in front'.
Memory Tips
Remember the neuter '-es' ending is used for a gender-neutral member or an abstract body like a committee.