German word

Parteichef

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁˈtaɪ̯ˌʃɛf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparty leader

Example

Der Parteichef kündigte neue Reformen an.

The party leader announced new reforms.

Illustration for Parteichef (party leader)

More examples

Der amtierende Parteichef steht wegen der Skandale in der Kritik.

The incumbent party leader is under criticism because of the scandals.

Core concept

The person who stands at the head of a political party, guiding its course and representing it before the public.

Common phrases

  • amtierende Parteichef

    incumbent party leader

  • zum Parteichef gewählt

    elected party leader

  • ehemaliger Parteichef

    former party leader

Similar words

Parteivorsitzender: The formal party chair responsible for decision-making and routine management.
Spitzenkandidat: The party's front-running candidate and public representative during an election.
Fraktionsvorsitzender: The leader of a party group in parliament, guiding its members and tactics.
Parteiführer: A strong party leader who directs the organization and its political course.

Definition in German

Der führende Vertreter einer Partei, der die politische Linie der Partei prägt und nach außen repräsentiert.

Word origin

Parteichef combines Partei with the borrowed noun Chef, which entered German from French chef, meaning head or leader.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Parteichefs, with the regular German plural ending -s rather than an umlaut or an ending such as -en.

Other meanings

  • party chairmannoun

Related words

  • Parteichefinparty chairwomannoun
  • Parteichefpostenparty leadership postnoun

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