German Conversation · Level 119
43 words
German word
Aufsichtsrat
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌzɪçtsʁaːt/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupervisory board
Example
Der Aufsichtsrat tagt morgen.
The supervisory board is meeting tomorrow.
More examples
In der Kantine sprechen Kollegen über Gerüchte um den Aufsichtsrat.
In the cafeteria, colleagues are talking about rumors about the supervisory board.
Core concept
A supervisory panel positioned above a company's executive management and reviewing its work.
Common phrases
Gerüchte um den Aufsichtsrat
rumors about the supervisory board
Wechsel im Aufsichtsrat
changes on the supervisory board
Similar words
Vorstand: The senior management body that directs company operations and makes business decisions.
Betriebsrat: A representative group of elected employees addressing workplace conditions and safety.
Kontrollgremium: A review committee responsible for monitoring an organization or its activities.
Definition in German
Ein Kontrollorgan der Aktiengesellschaft und großen GmbHs, das die Tätigkeit des Vorstands überwacht und berät.
Word origin
Aufsichtsrat developed as a German compound naming a council whose role is expressed by Aufsicht, supervision, and Rat, council.
Usage tips
- Aufsichtsrat denotes a corporate governance body, not a general oversight committee for any organization; Vorstand names the executive board it supervises.