German word

Vorstand

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboard

Example

Die Entscheidung des Vorstandes war eindeutig.

The board's decision was clear.

Illustration for Vorstand (board)

More examples

Mein Vater ist im Vorstand.

My father is on the board.

Core concept

Several people at the front of a company or association share authority for its direction and operations.

Common phrases

  • im Vorstand

    on the board

  • Vorstandsmitglied

    board member

  • Kontakt zum Vorstand

    contact with the board

Similar words

Geschäftsführung: The people or team responsible for managing an organization's daily operations.
Leitung: A position or role responsible for guiding and running an organization or department.
Vorsitzender: A person who chairs a meeting or committee.

Definition in German

Der Vorstand ist das Organ einer Firma oder eines Vereins, das Verantwortung für Leitung und operative Entscheidungen trägt.

Word origin

The noun Vorstand derives from the German verb vorstehen through the idea of standing at the front or presiding over others.

Usage tips

  • A board chair is commonly called the Vorstandsvorsitzende or Vorstandsvorsitzender, while Vorsitzender alone can name a chair more generally.

Other meanings

  • officernoun
  • directornoun
  • trusteenoun

Opposites

Related words

Word lists with this word