businesswoman
Loading your saved state.
businesswoman
A woman who is professionally active in business, especially as an entrepreneur, manager, or in a senior commercial position.
Als erfolgreiche Geschäftsfrau leitet sie ein internationales Technologieunternehmen.
As a successful businesswoman, she runs an international technology company.
This word is a typical example of a compound noun. It consists of 'das Geschäft' (business), the linking sound '-s-', and 'die Frau' (woman).
Sie ist eine bekannte Geschäftsfrau in der Modebranche.
She is a well-known businesswoman in the fashion industry.
Common adjectives used with 'Geschäftsfrau' (businesswoman) are 'erfolgreich' (successful), 'selbstständig' (self-employed), or 'international' (international). Typical activities are 'ein Unternehmen leiten' (to run a company) or 'viel reisen' (to travel a lot).
Als selbstständige Geschäftsfrau genießt sie ihre Flexibilität.
As a self-employed businesswoman, she enjoys her flexibility.
The term 'Geschäftsfrau' (businesswoman) is often used for women in senior positions, as entrepreneurs, or with a high level of responsibility. It implies more than just working in an office.
Die Geschäftsfrau verhandelte den Vertrag persönlich.
The businesswoman negotiated the contract personally.
businessman
'Geschäftsmann' and 'Geschäftsfrau' both refer to a person who works professionally in business, trade, or in a leading economic position. The most important difference is gender: 'Geschäftsmann' means a man, 'Geschäftsfrau' means a woman. Learners may confuse the words because the professional meaning is almost the same and only the second part of the compound is different. If the gender is known or important, choose the appropriate form. If you want to speak generally, you can also use the more neutral 'Geschäftsleute' (businesspeople).
Zur Vorbereitung auf die Messe schreibt die Geschäftsfrau mehrere wichtige E-Mails.
To prepare for the trade fair, the businesswoman writes several important emails.
Nach dem Termin telefonierte der Geschäftsmann noch mit seinem Büro.
After the appointment, the businessman called his office.