der Obmann
Translation
chairman, spokesman, foreman, steward
Examples
Der Obmann des Ausschusses wurde neu gewählt.
The chairman of the committee was newly elected.
Er fungiert als Obmann für die Fraktion.
He acts as the spokesman for the parliamentary group.
Grammar Patterns
der Obmann ((of sth.)) the chairman (of sth.) The chairman of the club is new.
to elect ((sb.)) as Obmann to elect (sb.) chairman They elected him chairman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorsitzender (chairman), Leiter (leader)
Etymology
From 'ob' (over, above) + 'Mann' (man). Literally an 'over-man' or 'man in charge'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Ob' (over) and 'Mann' (man). Picture the 'top man' leading a committee.