chief in Dutch
chief in Dutch is directeur, directie, directrice — chief means the leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
chief in Dutch
directeur
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
directie
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
directrice
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
schildhoofd
(sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.
What does "chief" mean?
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noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
"The fire chief arrived first at the scene."
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adj Most important; primary.
"Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay."
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chief in a sentence
- The fire chief arrived first at the scene.
- She was named chief of the department after years of service.
- Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay.
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What is "chief" in Dutch?
"chief" in Dutch is directeur, directie, directrice. chief means: The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
How do you use "chief" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire chief arrived first at the scene." In Dutch, "chief" is directeur, directie, directrice.
Are there other ways to say "chief" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "chief": directeur, directie, directrice, schildhoofd.
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