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| na | Chef, Vorgesetzter, Leiter |
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| na | Häuptling |
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| na | Stammesoberhaupt or Stammeshaupt |
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Chef, Vorgesetzter, Leiter Explanation: In the technical field, this is a person working in a company with subordinates. PC-Bibliothek Langescheidt Deutsch-Englisch-Deutsch |
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Häuptling Explanation: This is the correct translation according to Langenscheidt and Duden/Oxford but the term has been used in so many derogative and humorous contexts that some might be offended. I do not know of any substitute though. - HTH - Dan |
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Stammesoberhaupt or Stammeshaupt Explanation: Dan's right; Häuptling carries an almost derogatory connotation. It would depend entirely on your context whether or not you could use "Häuptling". Stammeshaupt or Stammesoberhaupt is a somewhat clumsy expression, but more "politically correct". HTH |
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