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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.
'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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'der Vorstand' and 'das Board' can both mean a group that leads a company or organization. 'Vorstand' is the normal German word, especially in German associations and companies. 'Board' comes from English and sounds more international or business-oriented. Depending on the context, it can also resemble either a Vorstand or a supervisory board. Learners may confuse the words because in companies both refer to governing bodies. In a clearly German context, 'Vorstand' is usually more natural; in international companies, you often hear 'Board'.
Das Board hat die internationale Strategie für das nächste Jahr beschlossen.
The board approved the international strategy for next year.
Der Vorstand des Vereins plant eine neue Jugendgruppe.
The association's board is planning a new youth group.