No. 2,302 in German
intendant
A director or manager of a theater, opera, or broadcast organization.
In a sentence
Der Intendant der Oper begrüßte die Gäste bei der Premiere.
The director of the opera house welcomed the guests at the premiere.
The term 'Intendant' here refers to the director or manager of an institution, in this case, the opera house.
Die berufliche Laufbahn eines Intendanten erfordert viel Erfahrung und Führungsqualitäten.
The professional career of an artistic director requires much experience and leadership qualities.
Here, 'Intendant' describes a professional role that demands extensive expertise and managerial skills in the cultural or performing arts field.
Intendantin Müller wurde für ihre Verdienste für das Theater geehrt.
Artistic Director Müller was honored for her contributions to the theater.
In this sentence, 'Intendantin' is the feminine form of the noun, highlighting a female professional in a high-ranking cultural position.
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