Direktor
/diˈʁɛktoːɐ̯/
The German word for director is Direktor.
Direktor refers to someone who directs, especially in international business contexts. If you are referring to someone in charge of a particular department or organization, you might use Leiter.
Meaning: someone who directs (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Direktor is used for administrative or organizational heads, Regisseur is the specific term for a film or theater director. The term Regisseur is commonly used in theaters or the film industry. For more specific artistic roles, you may use Filmregisseur for a film director or Theaterregisseur for a theater director.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is Direktor. The feminine form for a female director is Direktorin. The plural form for directors is Direktoren.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈʁɛktoːɐ̯/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a director of a music ensemble, you would almost never use Direktor, instead opting for terms like Dirigent.
- While Regisseur is the word for an artistic director, it is a loanword from the French word 'regisseur', which originally meant 'manager'.
- The term Direktor is often used as a title of prestige in German bureaucracy, appearing on formal nameplates and official correspondence.
Examples in context
- Er ist ein talentierter junger Direktor.He's a talented young director.This sentence is useful for describing a talented young Direktor.Tatoeba #2907733 by Zaghawa, translation #1386857 by Spamster
- Er ist Direktor und sollte wie ein solcher behandelt werden.He is a director, and should be treated as such.This sentence shows how someone in the role of Direktor should be treated.Tatoeba #1488281 by Zaghawa, translation #304622 by CM
- Er ist Direktor.He's a director.This sentence provides a simple way to state that someone is a Direktor.Tatoeba #12537141 by Naina, translation #8365366 by Amastan
- Der Regisseur des Films hat eine beeindruckende Arbeit geleistet.The director of the film did an impressive job.
- Der Direktor hat neue Vorschläge für das Projekt präsentiert.The director presented new proposals for the project.
- Unser Chef ist ein erfahrener Regisseur.Our boss is an experienced director.
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about their school's management.
- JuliaHast du den neuen Direktor schon getroffen?Have you met the new director yet?
- JulianNein, ich habe ihn noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- JuliaDer Direktor ist heute im Büro.The director is in the office today.
- JulianDann gehe ich gleich zu ihm.Then I will go to him right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Direktor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
