No. 1,186 in Swedish
chefen
"The boss" or "the manager."
In a sentence
Chefen är mycket vänlig.
The boss is very kind.
Here, 'chefen' refers to the boss, indicating an individual's role in a workplace or authority structure.
Jag talade med chefen om projektet.
I spoke with the boss about the project.
In this context, 'chefen' is used to denote direct interaction with the superior in charge of a particular work-related situation.
Vi väntar på ett beslut från chefen.
We are waiting for a decision from the boss.
'Chefen' in this sentence highlights the hierarchical authority responsible for making decisions in a given scenario.
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