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How do you say "boss" in German?
der Boss
In German, "boss" is der Boss.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'boss', almost identical to the English word.
Grammar notes
der Boss is masculine. Plural: der Bosse.
Example sentence
Mein Chef lobte die Arbeit des Teams.
My boss praised the team's work.
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How to remember der Boss
This one is a straight-up loanword from English, so if you can say 'boss', you already know it.
Related words
- grandfather der Großvater
- grandmother die Großmutter
- uncle der Onkel
- aunt die Tante
- nephew der Neffe
- niece die Nichte
- cousin der Cousin
- stepfather der Stiefvater
- stepmother die Stiefmutter
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Questions about der Boss
How do you say "boss" in German?
In German, "boss" is der Boss. It is a noun.
Is der Boss masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Boss is masculine. Plural: der Bosse.
How is der Boss used in a sentence?
Use der Boss as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mein Chef lobte die Arbeit des Teams. (My boss praised the team's work.).
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