German word

Cheftrainer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃɛfˌtʁɛːnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhead coach

Example

Die Cheftrainer der Mannschaft besprachen die Taktik.

The team's head coaches discussed tactics.

Illustration for Cheftrainer (head coach)

More examples

Die Fans übten hartnäckige Kritik am Cheftrainer.

The fans voiced persistent criticism of the head coach.

Core concept

A team's central coach, holding the overall plan while coordinating the daily work that turns it into play.

Common phrases

  • Kritik am Cheftrainer

    criticism of the head coach

  • die Verpflichtung eines Cheftrainers

    the hiring of a head coach

  • als Cheftrainer verpflichtet werden

    be hired as head coach

Similar words

Trainer: A coach who guides training and helps players improve their skills.
Assistenztrainer: A staff coach who supports training and looks after players under the head coach's direction.
Bundestrainer: A coach who oversees the national team, selects players, and sets tactics.
Sportdirektor: A club official who plans long-term sporting strategy and coordinates staff and squad building.

Definition in German

Der leitende Trainer, der das sportliche Konzept einer Mannschaft bestimmt und die Trainingsarbeit organisiert.

Word origin

The compound joins German Chef, from French chef meaning leader, and Trainer, borrowed from English for someone who trains or coaches.

Usage tips

  • The form is der Cheftrainer, and the plural remains die Cheftrainer without an added ending.

Other meanings

  • managernoun

Related words

  • Cheftrainerpostenhead coach positionnoun
  • Cheftrainerkarrierehead coaching careernoun

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