Executive in different languages

Executive in Different Languages

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Executive


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Afrikaans
uitvoerende
Albanian
ekzekutiv
Amharic
ሥራ አስፈፃሚ
Arabic
تنفيذي
Armenian
գործադիր
Assamese
কাৰ্যবাহী
Aymara
ijikutiwu
Azerbaijani
icraçı
Bambara
ɲɛmɔgɔ
Basque
exekutiboa
Belarusian
выканаўчая
Bengali
কার্যনির্বাহী
Bhojpuri
कार्यकारी
Bosnian
izvršni
Bulgarian
изпълнителен
Catalan
executiu
Cebuano
ehekutibo
Chinese (Simplified)
行政人员
Chinese (Traditional)
行政人員
Corsican
esecutivu
Croatian
izvršni
Czech
výkonný
Danish
udøvende
Dhivehi
އެގްޒެކެޓިވް
Dogri
कारजकारी
Dutch
uitvoerend
English
executive
Esperanto
ekzekutivo
Estonian
tegevjuht
Ewe
kplɔlawo
Filipino (Tagalog)
tagapagpaganap
Finnish
johtaja
French
exécutif
Frisian
liedingjaand
Galician
executivo
Georgian
აღმასრულებელი
German
exekutive
Greek
εκτελεστικός
Guarani
japopya'éva
Gujarati
એક્ઝિક્યુટિવ
Haitian Creole
egzekitif
Hausa
zartarwa
Hawaiian
luna hoʻokō
Hebrew
מְנַהֵל
Hindi
कार्यपालक
Hmong
tus tswjhwm
Hungarian
végrehajtó
Icelandic
framkvæmdastjóri
Igbo
onye isi
Ilocano
ehekutibo
Indonesian
eksekutif
Irish
feidhmiúcháin
Italian
esecutivo
Japanese
エグゼクティブ
Javanese
eksekutif
Kannada
ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಾಹಕ
Kazakh
атқарушы
Khmer
នាយកប្រតិបត្តិ
Kinyarwanda
nyobozi
Konkani
अंलबजावणी करची
Korean
행정부
Krio
bigman
Kurdish
bikaranînî
Kurdish (Sorani)
جێبەجێکار
Kyrgyz
аткаруучу
Lao
ຜູ້ບໍລິຫານ
Latin
exsecutivam
Latvian
izpilddirektors
Lingala
mokambi
Lithuanian
vykdomasis
Luganda
akakiko akakulu
Luxembourgish
exekutiv
Macedonian
извршен
Maithili
कार्यकारी
Malagasy
executive
Malay
eksekutif
Malayalam
എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ്
Maltese
eżekuttiv
Maori
kaiwhakahaere
Marathi
कार्यकारी
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯐꯝꯅꯥꯏꯕ
Mizo
thuneitu
Mongolian
гүйцэтгэх
Myanmar (Burmese)
အလုပ်အမှုဆောင်
Nepali
कार्यकारी
Norwegian
utøvende
Nyanja (Chichewa)
wotsogolera
Odia (Oriya)
କାର୍ଯ୍ୟନିର୍ବାହୀ
Oromo
oogganaa ol-aanaa
Pashto
اجرایوي
Persian
مجری
Polish
wykonawczy
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
executivo
Punjabi
ਕਾਰਜਕਾਰੀ
Quechua
kamachiq
Romanian
executiv
Russian
должностное лицо
Samoan
pulega
Sanskrit
प्रणायकः
Scots Gaelic
gnìomh
Sepedi
phethiši
Serbian
извршни
Sesotho
motsamaisi
Shona
executive
Sindhi
ايگزيڪيٽو
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
විධායක
Slovak
výkonný
Slovenian
izvršni
Somali
fulinta
Spanish
ejecutivo
Sundanese
eksekutif
Swahili
mtendaji
Swedish
verkställande
Tagalog (Filipino)
ehekutibo
Tajik
иҷроия
Tamil
நிர்வாகி
Tatar
башкаручы
Telugu
ఎగ్జిక్యూటివ్
Thai
ผู้บริหาร
Tigrinya
ኣካያዲ ስራሕ
Tsonga
xiyimo xa le henhla
Turkish
yönetici
Turkmen
ýerine ýetiriji
Twi (Akan)
mpanin
Ukrainian
виконавчий
Urdu
ایگزیکٹو
Uyghur
ئىجرائىيە ئەمەلدارى
Uzbek
ijro etuvchi
Vietnamese
điều hành
Welsh
gweithredol
Xhosa
ulawulo
Yiddish
יגזעקיאַטיוו
Yoruba
adari agba
Zulu
umphathi

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
AfrikaansIt may refer to the executive branch or an executor, or may also be a verb meaning "to carry out."
AlbanianIn Albanian, "ekzekutiv" (executive) can also refer to a person given the power to execute a task or decision.
Amharic"ሥራ አስፈፃሚ" translates as "executive," in English but can also refer to a "minister" or any "person in a position of authority".
ArabicIn Ottoman Turkish, the word "تنفيذي" ("executive") originally referred to the "executor" of a will.
ArmenianThe Armenian word "գործադիր" (executive) originates from the Persian word "karfarma" meaning "manager" or "administrator."
AzerbaijaniThe word "icraçı" in Azerbaijani is derived from the Arabic word "icra" meaning "to carry out, to execute" and ultimately from the root "cr" meaning "to perform, to do".
BasqueThe Basque word "exekutiboa" is not native to Basque and is a loanword from the Spanish "ejecutivo".
BelarusianThe term "выканаўчая" in Belarusian, derived from the verb "выконваць" (to execute, to implement), relates to the role of carrying out or fulfilling decisions and responsibilities.
BengaliThe word "কার্যনির্বাহী" can also refer to someone who is in charge of carrying out a task or project and can also mean "manager" or "official".
BosnianThe word 'izvršni' comes from the Slavic root 'vršiti' which means 'to perform' or 'to carry out'
BulgarianThe word "изпълнителен" can also mean "performer", "accomplishing", or "carrying out" in Bulgarian.
Catalan"Executiu" in Catalan can refer to the executive branch of government, a person with executive authority, or the act of carrying out a task.
CebuanoThe word "ehekutibo" in Cebuano is derived from the Spanish word "ejecutivo", meaning "a person who executes or carries out orders or policies."
Chinese (Simplified)"行政人员" 在汉语中除了指「行政人員」外,还指「执行人员」。
Chinese (Traditional)The term "行政人員" encompasses a broader meaning of "administrative personnel" or "officials" in Chinese.
CorsicanIn Corsican, "esecutivu" can also mean "performance" or "implementation."
CroatianThe Croatian word 'izvršni', meaning 'executive', is derived from the verb 'izvršiti', meaning 'to carry out' or 'to execute'.
CzechThe word "výkonný" in Czech also means "powerful".
DanishIn Danish, "udøvende" also refers to music and the arts, as in the phrase "udøvende kunstner" (performing artist).
Dutch"Uitvoerend" can also mean "performing", relating to the execution of a piece of music.
EsperantoThe root of "ekzekutivo" is the Latin "sequi" (to follow), indicating one who carries out decisions.
EstonianThe word "tegevjuht" is derived from the Estonian verb "tegema" (to do) and the noun "juht" (leader), and can also refer to a manager or director.
FinnishThe word 'johtaja' derives from the verb 'johtaa' ('to lead') and shares its root with the noun 'johto' ('leadership').
FrenchL'équivalent en anglais du mot français "exécutif" (le pouvoir exécutif) est "executive power".
FrisianLiedingjaand, the Frisian word for executive, originally meant 'one who leads people'.
Galician'Executivo' is also used to refer to the branch of government in charge of carrying out the laws.
GermanIn German, 'Exekutive' is not only used for 'executive' but also as a term for the judicial enforcement of a legal claim.
Greek"Εκτελεστικός" can also mean "performable" or "actionable" in Greek.
GujaratiThe word "executive" comes from the Latin "exsequi", meaning "to carry out, execute, or perform."
Haitian Creole"Ekzekitif" derives from the French word "exécutif," and it also refers to a type of Haitian taxi that charges a flat fare for the entire journey.
HausaHausa zartarwa (also spelled zarta) came from the Fulani word "sarataa" (to execute) via the Arabic-influenced form of Fulfulde.
Hawaiian"Luna hoʻokō" was a Hawaiian term that could refer to a government official, a high-ranking employee, or a business leader.
HebrewThe word מְנַהֵל, meaning "executive," is derived from the verb נָהַל, which means "to lead," and the suffix ֵל.
Hindi"कार्यपालक" comes from the Sanskrit word "karyam", meaning "doing" or "working".
HmongTus tswjhwm is a word that has been around for centuries, and its meaning has changed over time.
HungarianDerived from the verb "végrehajt" (to implement), "végrehajtó" can also mean "executor" when describing a person responsible for carrying out a decision.
IcelandicThe term framkvæmdastjóri, often used to describe an executive, literally translates to 'implementation manager'
IgboIn some contexts, the word 'onye isi' also means 'first or leading son,' indicating the head of a family or group.
Indonesian"Eksekutif" means not only "executive" but also "a member of a football team that plays a forward position" in Indonesian.
ItalianThe word "esecutivo" derives from the Latin "exsequi," meaning "to follow out" or "to execute."
JapaneseIn Japanese,
JavaneseIn Javanese, "eksekutif" also refers to something that is outstanding, excellent, or first-class.
Kannada"ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಾಹಕ" (executive) is derived from the Latin word "exsequi" meaning "to follow out" or "to carry out".
KazakhАтқарушы - "исполняющий" - может также означать "уполномоченный," "представитель"
KoreanThe Korean word "행정부" directly translates to "administrative department".
KurdishThe word 'bikaranînî' is derived from the Persian word 'karvân' (caravan), which refers to a group of people traveling together, particularly for trade or pilgrimage.
KyrgyzThe word "аткаруучу" can also mean "performer" or "executor" in Kyrgyz.
LatinThe word "exsecutivam" is derived from the Latin verb "sequi," meaning "to follow," and originally meant "following up" or "carrying out a decision."
LatvianThe word "izpilddirektors" derives from the Latin word "exsequor," meaning "to carry out".
Lithuanian"Vykdomasis" (executive) derives from the verb "vykdyti" (to execute), meaning 'to carry out' or 'to implement' a decision or order.
LuxembourgishThe word "exekutiv" in Luxembourgish has an alternate meaning of "executive branch".
MacedonianThe word "извршен" can also mean "performed" or "accomplished" in Macedonian.
MalagasyIn Malagasy, the word "Executive" also means "government official".
MalayIn Malay, 'eksekutif' can also mean 'top-level' or 'high-ranking'.
MalayalamThe word "executive" is used for the top level of administration or management within organizations, both in Malayalam and English, and thus shares the same meaning.
MalteseThe Maltese word "eżekuttiv" derives from the Latin "exsequor", meaning "to follow up" or "to carry out".
MaoriThe word "kaiwhakahaere" can also be used to refer to a leader, a manager, or a supervisor.
Marathiकार्यकारी शब्द का दूसरा अर्थ 'सशस्त्र बलों में वरिष्ठ अधिकारी' है।
Mongolian"Гүйцэтгэх" is derived from the verb "гүйцэтгэх" meaning "to accomplish" and refers to the authority to carry out a set of tasks.
NepaliThe Nepali word "कार्यकारी" comes from the Sanskrit word "कार्यकारी," which means "one who does work."
NorwegianThis word is derived ultimately from the Latin verb "exequi", meaning "to carry out" or "to perform".
Nyanja (Chichewa)Wotsogolera means both 'prime minister' and 'executive', and originates from the word 'tsogola', meaning 'to gather'
PashtoIn Pashto, "اجرایوي" can also refer to the "chief of a tribe or clan".
PersianIn Persian, "مجری" derives from the root "جر" meaning "run" or "execute," and also signifies "the channel" or "means" for carrying out something
PolishThe word "wykonawczy" can also mean "implementing" or "performing" in Polish.
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)Executivo (executive) derives from Late Latin "exsequor", meaning "to follow up to completion", and in Portuguese it can also refer to the administrative body of a company or an administrative or public agency.
RomanianIn Romanian, the word "executiv" can also refer to a type of administrative body or a person in charge of such a body.
Russian"Должностное лицо" is derived from the Old Russian word "должность," meaning "duty" or "obligation."
SamoanThe word "pulega" can also mean "rule" or "authority" in Samoan.
Scots GaelicThe word "gnìomh" can also refer to a deed, action, or business.
SerbianThe word 'извршни' can also mean 'implementing', 'carrying out', or 'putting into effect'.
SesothoIn Sesotho, "motsamaisi" is originally derived from "tsamaiso", meaning "administration" or "management", implying a position of responsibility.
ShonaThe Shona word "executive" can also mean "the person in charge of a department or organization"
SindhiThe Sindhi word "ايگزيڪيٽو" is derived from the English word "executive", meaning one who carries out functions or duties.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)The word "විධායක" ultimately derives from the Sanskrit word "विधि" (vidhi), meaning 'law' or 'method'.
SlovakThe Slovak word "výkonný" also means "powerful" or "effective".
SlovenianThe word 'izvršni' in Slovenian derives from the verb 'izvršiti', meaning 'to execute' or 'to carry out'.
SomaliFulinta is an Arabic loanword found in Somali which also means 'clever' or 'intelligent' and is used to describe someone who is resourceful or has a lot of know-how.
SpanishIn Spanish, "ejecutivo" can also mean an executioner, a person who performs executions.
SundaneseIn Sundanese, 'eksekutif' can also refer to a 'leader' or 'chief'.
Swahili"Mtendaji" is also used to refer to "envoy" in a diplomatic context, but can mean "runner" in other situations.
SwedishThe Swedish word "verkställande" ultimately derives from the German "vollstrecken" (to execute) via Middle Low German "volstrecken".
Tagalog (Filipino)In Filipino, "ehekutibo" also means "the branch of government that carries out the laws".
TajikThe word "иҷроия" can also refer to the executive branch of government.
TamilThe word "நிர்வாகி" (executive) in Tamil is derived from the Sanskrit word "निवृत्ति" (nivritti), meaning "cessation" or "withdrawal". It originally referred to a person who had retired from active service, but later came to be used in the sense of an "executive" or "administrator".
Thai"ผู้บริหาร" also refers to the top-level management of a company or organization.
TurkishThe word yönetici means 'executive', 'administrator' or 'manager' and is the present participle of the verb yönetmek, which means 'to administer' or 'to manage'.
UkrainianThe Ukrainian word 'виконавчий' ('executive') originates from the verb 'виконувати' ('to perform'), signifying its role in carrying out decisions and administering duties.
UrduThe word 'executive' is derived from the Latin word 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out'.
UzbekThe word "ijro etuvchi" is derived from the Persian word "ijrā" meaning "execution" and the Uzbek suffix "-chi" denoting a person who performs an action.
VietnameseĐiều hành comes from the Chinese characters 執行, which mean "to carry out" or "to implement".
WelshIn Welsh the word 'gweithredol' is also used to mean 'active'.
XhosaThe Xhosa word "ulawulo" is also used to describe a political system where the government is ruled by a council of elders.
YiddishThe Yiddish word "יגזעקיאַטיוו" is related to the Latin word "exequor," meaning "to carry out" or "to execute."
Yoruba"Adari agba" can also be translated literally as "the head who leads/directs" (dari: direct/lead, agba: elder/older people).
Zulu"Umhpathi" literally means "road" or "path" in Zulu, suggesting that the executive holds the responsibility of guiding and leading the organization.
EnglishThe term executive derives from the Latin root exsequi, meaning "to carry out" or "to perform".

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