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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.
president
Präsident and Präses can both refer to a leader or chairperson. Präsident is a general title used for many organizations, whereas Präses is used only for certain bodies, especially church organizations. The choice therefore depends on the title normally used for the position.
Der Präses der Synode eröffnet die Versammlung.
The president of the synod opens the meeting.
Der Präsident des Sportverbands eröffnet die Versammlung.
The president of the sports association opens the meeting.
