No. 106 in Finnish
puheenjohtaja
Chairperson.
In a sentence
Puheenjohtaja avasi kokouksen täsmällisesti kello kolme.
The chairperson opened the meeting precisely at 3 o'clock.
Here, 'puheenjohtaja' is used as the title for the individual leading or moderating a meeting or session.
Hänen roolinsa puheenjohtajana vaatii paljon vastuuta.
His/her role as a chairperson demands a lot of responsibility.
In this sentence, 'puheenjohtaja' describes the position or role that comes with significant duties.
Valitsimme uuden puheenjohtajan johtamaan komiteaa.
We elected a new chairperson to lead the committee.
'Puheenjohtaja' is referenced as the individual chosen to assume leadership of a group.
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