Verhandlungsführer
lead negotiator; person who heads a negotiating team in official talks
noun fer-HAND-loongs-fue-rer Rare
Usage Note
Verhandlungsführer is used in diplomatic negotiations, collective bargaining (Tarifverhandlungen), and large-scale public procurement. They have authority to make binding proposals on behalf of their principal. Feminine: Verhandlungsführerin. Plural: Verhandlungsführer (unchanged).
Examples
"Der Verhandlungsführer der Gewerkschaft lehnte das Angebot ab."
Natural Translation
The lead negotiator of the trade union rejected the offer.
Literal Translation
The lead negotiator of the trade union rejected the offer.
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