die Präsidentin
Translation
president (female), chairwoman, chancellor (female, of a university)
Examples
Die Präsidentin hält eine Rede.
The president is giving a speech.
Sie wurde zur neuen Präsidentin gewählt.
She was elected as the new president.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.nom)) to be/become (sth.) She was elected as the new president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorsitzende (chairwoman), Leiterin (director); Antonym: Präsident (male counterpart)
Etymology
From Latin 'praesidere' (to sit before, preside). The suffix '-in' denotes the feminine form.
Memory Tips
Cognate with 'president'. Remember the '-in' suffix is the standard way to form the feminine of many nouns of profession in German.