This is the 18295th most frequent Russian word.
шеф
"Шеф" in English means "boss" or "chief."
Refers to a person's manager or supervisor in a workplace context.
Шеф дал мне поручение присмотреть за новым проектом.
The boss gave me a task to oversee the new project.
Used to address a chef in a kitchen or someone hosting a meal.
Спасибо за гостеприимство, шеф!
Thank you for the hospitality, chef!
Informal address towards an individual in a position of authority or providing services.