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regisseur

German → American English

American English

director

Person, die bei Film, Theater oder Fernsehen die künstlerische Leitung übernimmt.

Der Regisseur erklärte den Schauspielern jede Szene genau.

Use Regisseur mainly for film, theater, or TV. For a business or project manager, German usually prefers Leiter or Geschäftsführer, not Regisseur.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Regisseur mean in English?
Regisseur means director, especially a film or theater director.
Is Regisseur used for theater and film?
Yes. It can refer to both a theater director and a film director.
What is the feminine form of Regisseur?
The feminine form is Regisseurin.
How do you use Regisseur in a sentence?
Example: Der Regisseur hat den Film sehr spannend inszeniert. = The director staged the film very excitingly.