German Conversation · Level 194
26 words
German word
Don
Pronunciation
IPA/dɔn/
Meaning
- masculine noundon
Example
Der Don begrüßte den Besucher.
The don greeted the visitor.
More examples
Als einflussreicher Don beeinflusste er die Politik.
As an influential don, he influenced politics.
Core concept
A respected male leader whose title signals authority over an organized group.
Common phrases
einflussreicher Don
influential don
mächtiger Don
powerful don
Similar words
Chef: A manager with formal authority to direct work in a workplace or restaurant.
Boss: A casual term for someone in charge of a workplace or organization.
Vorgesetzter: A workplace superior who gives instructions and evaluates employees.
Anführer: A leader who guides a group's actions and direction.
Definition in German
Titel für einen respektierten Mann, meist für den Anführer einer Gruppe oder den Chef einer Organisation, häufiger gebraucht in literarischen und filmischen Kontexten.
Word origin
The title developed from Latin dominus through Spanish and Italian, where it became a respectful form used before a man's name.
Usage tips
- German Don is not the everyday equivalent of English 'Mr.'; Herr is the usual ordinary title, while Don has a marked fictional or literary tone.
Opposites
- Gefolgsmannhenchmannoun
- Untergebenersubordinatenoun