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A board used for various sports such as snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, or wakeboarding.
Für den Winterurlaub hat er sich ein neues Board zum Snowboarden gekauft.
He bought himself a new board for snowboarding for his winter vacation.
circuit board
A circuit board in an electronic device, especially the main board of a computer (also called a mainboard or motherboard).
Der Computer startet nicht mehr, wahrscheinlich ist das Board kaputt.
The computer won't start anymore; the board is probably broken.
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A committee or group of people who run a company or organization; the executive board or supervisory board. This term is often used in an international business context.
Die endgültige Entscheidung über die neue Strategie wird vom Board getroffen.
The final decision about the new strategy will be made by the board.
'Board' is an English loanword and is also pronounced like English. The different meanings in German correspond directly to the meanings of the word 'board' in English.
Viele englische Begriffe wie „Board“ sind heute in der deutschen Sprache üblich.
Many English terms like 'Board' are common in the German language today.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Board' from the context. In a sports context (snow, waves, street), it refers to a piece of sports equipment. In a technical context (computer, electronics), it refers to a circuit board. In a business context (company, meeting, decision), it refers to the board of directors.
Er wachst sein Board vor jedem Snowboard-Tag.
He waxes his board before every snowboarding day.
To specify the sport, 'Board' is often used as part of a compound noun, e.g. 'Snowboard' (snowboard), 'Skateboard' (skateboard), or 'Surfboard' (surfboard). The standalone word 'Board' is used when the context is clear.
Mein altes Skateboard ist kaputt, ich brauche ein neues Board.
My old skateboard is broken; I need a new board.
Using 'Board' for the executive board of a company is typical of business language, especially in internationally active companies. It sounds more modern and international than the German term 'Vorstand' (executive board).
Die Präsentation für das Board muss bis morgen fertig sein.
The presentation for the board has to be finished by tomorrow.
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Vorstand and Board can both refer to a governing body of a company or organization. Vorstand is the formal German term, while Board is used especially in international business and may have different official names depending on the organization. In German texts, Vorstand is usually the better choice.
Das internationale Board des Unternehmens beschloss die neue Geschäftsstrategie.
The company's international board decided on the new business strategy.
Der Vorstand des deutschen Unternehmens beschloss die neue Geschäftsstrategie.
The board of the German company decided on the new business strategy.
