German Conversation · Level 109
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German word
Anführer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanfyːʁɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounleader
Example
Der Anführer der Mannschaft motivierte alle.
The team's leader motivated everyone.
More examples
Während der Debatte übernahm der Anführer der Opposition das Wort.
During the debate, the leader of the opposition took the floor.
Core concept
A person stands at the front of a group, sets its course, and gets the others to act together.
Common phrases
der Anführer der Opposition
the leader of the opposition
ein Anführer von Format
a leader of stature
Similar words
Vorgesetzter: A workplace superior who assigns tasks and assesses employees' work.
Leiter: A manager responsible for coordinating and overseeing an organization or department.
Chef: The person who has final authority and directs operations at a workplace or shop.
Definition in German
Jemand, der eine Gruppe oder andere Personen anführt und die Richtung oder das Vorgehen bestimmt.
Word origin
Anführer is formed from the separable verb anführen, meaning 'to lead', plus the agent suffix -er.
Usage tips
- Anführer can suggest a forceful or illicit leader, while Leiter and Vorgesetzter more specifically cover organizational or hierarchical roles.
Other meanings
- ringleadernoun
Opposites
- Untergebenersubordinatenoun
Related words
- Anführerinfemale leadernoun
- Anführerschaftleadershipnoun