Leitende Hausdame
English translation: Head Housekeeper
| 13:57 Aug 11, 2000 |
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|  Selected response from: Natalie Grassmann Italy Local time: 04:22 | |||
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| na | head of housekeeping |
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| na | see below |
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| na | manageress |
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| na | Head Housekeeper |
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head of housekeeping Explanation: Pons, FachWB Tourisitk, Hotellerie, Gastronomie lists Hausdame = housekeeper. "Head of housekeeping" should reflect the position of "Leitende" Hausdame quite well. |
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see below Explanation: I agree with the answer before. The Hausdame is the head of housekeeping in a hotel. She basically manages housekeeping in a hotel. |
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manageress Explanation: I feel that housekeeper is too domestic. The slightly antiquated style in German cannot be conveyed in English. |
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2 days 6 hrs
Head Housekeeper Explanation: it might sound domestic, but that is actually what the lady is called. Believe me, I have more than a little to do with hotels in both England and Germany. |
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