figurehead

ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd
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Translation of figurehead into German

Noun

1.

symbolic leader

leader with no real power
  • The president was merely a figurehead in the organization.Der Präsident war lediglich ein Strohmann in der Organisation.
2.

maritime

Rare
carved figure on the bow of a ship
Rare
Galionsfigur fSchiffsfigur
  • The old ship had a lion as its figurehead..Das alte Schiff hatte einen Löwen als seine Galionsfigur
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Expressions with figurehead: examples in English and translations in German

Galionsfigur
Strohpuppe
The president was a mere figurehead in the new government.

Images of figurehead

  • figurehead: carved figure on the bow of a ship
    (maritime) Galionsfigur

Synonyms and analogies of figurehead in English

n.figurepuppetMore synonyms

Examples of figurehead in a sentence

  • In the company, the CEO was just a figurehead.
  • The ship's figurehead was a mermaid.
  • A dragon figurehead adorned the ancient vessel.

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

Noun
dasAushängeschildnn.

Good and clear ice is a figurehead for each gastronomic establishment.

Gutes und klares Eis ist ein Aushängeschild für jeden gastronomischen Betrieb.

dieGalionsfigurnf.

Legend claimed that the figurehead could protect the ship from danger.

Einer Legende nach konnte die Galionsfigur das Schiff vor Gefahren schützen.

Repräsentationsfigurn.

As the figurehead of this institution, I want all of our patients to find forgiveness and a new purpose,

Als Repräsentationsfigur dieser Einrichtung will ich, dass all unsere Patienten Vergebung und eine neue Aufgabe finden.

derStrohmannnm.

We'll discard him. but for now we keep him as a figurehead.

Wir werden ihn ausrangieren, aber noch ist er unser Strohmann.

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Other translations for figurehead:

  • Symbolfigurnf.
  • Imageträgernm.
  • Frühstücksdirektornm.

figurehead: Examples and translations in context

They are also a figurehead for your company and an advertising medium.

Sie sind auch ein Aushängeschild für Ihre Firma und ein Werbeträger.

And this even though the scene lost its best known and longest-serving figurehead.

Obwohl der Szene ihr bekanntestes und dienstältestes Aushängeschild abhanden gekommen ist.

A fluid figurehead that turns every moment into a very special one.

Ein flüssiges Aushängeschild, das aus jedem Moment einen ganz besonderen macht.

He has made techno over the years to his figurehead.

Er hat über all die Jahre Techno zu seinem Aushängeschild gemacht.

As a figurehead, the ship has a life-size statue of the namesake.

Als Aushängeschild, hat das Schiff eine lebensgroße Statue des Namensvetter.

We are delighted to be seen as a figurehead for our state.

Wir freuen uns sehr darüber, als Aushängeschild für unser Land zu gelten.

Each room is a figurehead and our pride and joy.

Jedes Zimmer ist für uns ein Aushängeschild und unser ganzer Stolz.

Long ago, the figurehead served as a talisman for sailors in battle.

Vor langer Zeit diente die Galionsfigur als Talisman für Seeleute im Kampf.

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