No. 7,550 in Dutch
chief
The Dutch word "chief" does not exist; it is an English word meaning "leader" or "person in charge."
In a sentence
De chief van het bedrijf sprak met alle werknemers.
The chief of the company spoke to all employees.
Here, 'chief' is used to indicate a leader or a person in charge, commonly employed in Dutch when referring to a high-ranking position like a CEO.
Hij werd gepromoveerd tot de chief van de afdeling marketing.
He was promoted to the chief of the marketing department.
In this context, 'chief' signifies the head or leader of a specific department or area.
De chief sprak met gezag en overtuiging tot het team.
The chief spoke with authority and conviction to the team.
The term 'chief' is again reflecting a leadership role, emphasizing the person's authoritative and guiding position within the group.
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