der Ausschussvorsitzende
Translation
committee chairman, committee chair
Examples
Der Ausschussvorsitzende eröffnete die Sitzung.
The committee chairman opened the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
the committee chairman (as subject) the committee chairman (as subject) The committee chairman leads the debate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Komiteevorsitzender, Obmann
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Ausschuss' (committee) + 'Vorsitzender' (chairman). 'Vorsitzender' comes from 'vor' (in front) + 'sitzen' (to sit).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ausschuss' (committee) + 'Vorsitzender' (the one who sits in front). The leader of the committee.