English–German
“boss” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɛf/
Example
Mein Chef ist sehr nett.
My boss is very nice.
How to say “boss” in German
“Boss” in German is Chef.
A person standing at the head of a workplace team, making decisions and directing the employees below.
Example sentences with Chef
Die Mitarbeiter hören auf den Chef.
The employees listen to the boss.
Tips for using Chef
- German Chef normally means a boss, not a professional cook; the usual word for a cook is Koch or Köchin.
Other German words for “boss”
Ich habe eine neue Chefin.
I have a new boss.
Die Vorgesetzte ist sehr freundlich.
The boss is very friendly.