Usage Note
Schiedsrichterin is the female form of Schiedsrichter, increasingly common as women officiate at top levels. The -in suffix marks the feminine throughout German job titles; the plural adds -nen.
Examples
"Die Schiedsrichterin leitete das Finale souverän."
Natural Translation
The female referee officiated the final with authority.
Literal Translation
The referee-woman led the final masterfully.
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