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president / chair
The term for the chairperson or president of certain bodies, especially in church organizations (e.g., a synod), but also in clubs or associations.
Der Präses der evangelischen Kirche in Westfalen hielt die Eröffnungsrede.
The president of the Protestant Church of Westphalia gave the opening speech.
This noun has a special declension. In the dative and accusative singular, it behaves like a noun of the N-declension and is 'dem Präses' and 'den Präses'.
Wir haben dem Präses unsere Fragen gestellt.
We asked the president our questions.
The word is also used for women in this position. In this case, only the article changes to 'die Präses'; the form of the noun stays the same.
Die neue Präses wurde einstimmig gewählt.
The new chair was elected unanimously.
The word 'Präses' (president/chair) is a formal official title. You find it almost exclusively in the context of church organizations, for example as the head of a synod, or in some traditional clubs.
Der Präses der Handelskammer eröffnete die Sitzung.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce opened the meeting.
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'der Präsident' and 'der Präses' can both refer to a leading person in a committee, club, or association. 'Präsident' is much more general and is used in many areas. 'Präses' is more specific and sounds more formal; you hear it especially in church organizations or certain bodies. The words can be confused because both can mean a chairperson. If no special church or traditional context is meant, 'Präsident' is usually easier to understand and more natural.
Der Präses leitete die Sitzung der Synode ruhig und sachlich.
The president chaired the synod meeting calmly and objectively.
Am Montag wurde Herr Kaya zum Präsidenten des Verbandes gewählt.
On Monday, Mr. Kaya was elected president of the association.