chieftain

ˈtʃiːf.tən
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Translation of chieftain into German

Noun

1.

leadership

leader of a tribe or clan
  • The chieftain led his people through the mountains.Der Häuptling führte sein Volk durch die Berge.
2.

influential figure

powerful or influential person
  • In business circles, he was regarded as a chieftain..In Geschäftskreisen wurde er als ein Führer angesehen
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Synonyms and analogies of chieftain in English

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Examples of chieftain in a sentence

  • As a chieftain, he was respected by all the tribes.
  • The tech industry saw him as a chieftain.
  • As a chieftain in politics, she influenced many decisions.

Translations of "chieftain" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derHäuptlingnm.

With a powerful voice, the chieftain addressed the gathered crowd.

Mit kraftvoller Stimme wandte sich der Häuptling an die versammelte Menge.

derAnführernm.

With visionary ideas, the chieftain inspired a generation of young innovators.

Mit visionären Ideen inspirierte der Anführer eine Generation junger Innovatoren.

derStammesführernm.

Elders looked to the chieftain for guidance during times of conflict.

In Zeiten des Konflikts suchten die Ältesten Rat beim Stammesführer.

derFürstnm.

The King dies, and a chieftain must be buried with him?

Der König stirbt und ein Fürst muss mit ihm beerdigt werden.

derStammesfürstnm.

The tribal chieftain, king Odenku Azzu, is open-minded for the mission and he is "on the same wavelength" with Zimmermann.

Der Stammesfürst, König Odenku Azzu, ist der Mission gegenüber aufgeschlossen und mit Zimmermann "auf einer Wellenlänge".

dasOberhauptnn.

I am the chieftain of the elves, and my name is Potimas.

Ich bin das Oberhaupt der Elfen und mein Name lautet Potimas.

derFührernm.

And do you freely give your fealty to me, your lord, your chieftain?

Und steht ihr zu mir, eurem Herrn und Führer, in uneingeschränkter Treue?

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  • Hauptmannnm.

chieftain: Examples and translations in context

The chieftain led the tribe through a challenging winter with his wisdom.

Mit seiner Weisheit führte der Häuptling den Stamm durch einen harten Winter.

Every decision made by the chieftain reflects the values of the community.

Jede Entscheidung des Häuptlings spiegelt die Werte der Gemeinschaft wider.

Legends speak of a chieftain who united several tribes into one.

Legenden erzählen von einem Häuptling, der mehrere Stämme zu einem vereinte.

The chieftain rallied the people to defend their territory against intruders.

Der Häuptling versammelte das Volk, um ihr Gebiet gegen Eindringlinge zu verteidigen.

As the sun set, the chieftain shared stories of their ancestors.

Als die Sonne unterging, erzählte der Häuptling Geschichten von ihren Vorfahren.

Every goblin chieftain has a bunch of assassins as close advisors.

Jeder Goblin Häuptling hat einen Haufen Assassins als nähere Berater.

The beloved chieftain is replaced by the despot and hated comendero.

Die geliebten Häuptling wird durch den Despoten und gehasst comendero.

The chieftain will now remain visible during the end of this quest.

Der Häuptling wird nun am Ende dieser Quest sichtbar bleiben.

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