No. 211 in Dutch
directeur
Director; manager.
In a sentence
De directeur van het bedrijf woont in Amsterdam.
The director of the company lives in Amsterdam.
Here, 'directeur' is used to refer to the head or manager of a company or organization.
Mijn neef is onlangs benoemd tot directeur.
My cousin has recently been appointed as director.
In this sentence, 'directeur' conveys a high-ranking position within a professional or organizational hierarchy.
De directeur gaf een inspirerende toespraak tijdens de ceremonie.
The director gave an inspiring speech during the ceremony.
Here, 'directeur' signifies a leadership role who also represents the organization publicly.
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