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spokeswoman
A woman who officially speaks on behalf of an organization, company, or party and passes information on to the public.
Die Pressesprecherin des Ministeriums gab eine Erklärung zu den neuen Maßnahmen ab.
The ministry's press spokeswoman issued a statement on the new measures.
The word is transparently formed: it derives from the verb 'sprechen' (to speak). The ending '-er' denotes a person who does something, and the ending '-in' makes it the feminine form.
Sie spricht sehr gut Deutsch und arbeitet daher als Sprecherin.
She speaks German very well and therefore works as a spokeswoman.
The exact meaning of 'Sprecherin' depends heavily on the context. Pay attention to additional information in the sentence to understand whether it is about politics, media, or another area.
Die Sprecherin des Weißen Hauses beantwortete die Fragen der Journalisten.
The White House spokeswoman answered the journalists' questions.
In the context of companies, ministries, or parties, 'Pressesprecherin' (press spokeswoman) is usually meant. Her task is official communication with the public and the media.
Die Sprecherin des Konzerns bestätigte die Gerüchte nicht.
The corporation's spokeswoman did not confirm the rumors.
When audiobooks, news, advertising, or documentaries are being discussed, 'Sprecherin' refers to a woman who professionally records spoken texts. A typical example is 'Nachrichtensprecherin' (female newsreader/news anchor).
Für unser neues Hörbuch suchen wir eine professionelle Sprecherin.
We are looking for a professional narrator for our new audiobook.
chairwoman
'die Vorsitzende' and 'die Sprecherin' can both be official roles in a group or organization, but they normally have different tasks. The 'Vorsitzende' leads an organization, association, or meeting and is responsible for decisions and procedures. The 'Sprecherin' speaks externally on behalf of an organization or group and passes on information. In some political contexts, 'Sprecherin' can also be a person who leads an assembly. This is why confusion can happen. As a simple guide: the person who leads is the 'Vorsitzende'; the person who officially explains and informs is the 'Sprecherin'.
Am Nachmittag beantwortet die Sprecherin der Firma die Fragen der Presse.
In the afternoon, the company's spokeswoman answers the press's questions.
Die Vorsitzende eröffnet die Sitzung und stellt die Tagesordnung vor.
The chairwoman opens the meeting and presents the agenda.