German word

Abteilungsleiter

Pronunciation

IPA/apˈtaɪ̯lʊŋsˌlaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundepartment head

Example

Die Abteilungsleiter sind im Raum.

The department heads are in the room.

Illustration for Abteilungsleiter (department head)

More examples

Der Abteilungsleiter hat die Entscheidung getroffen.

The department head made the decision.

Core concept

A department's senior coordinator, responsible for both the team's personnel and the work carried out there.

Common phrases

  • mit dem Abteilungsleiter sprechen

    speak to the department head

  • den Abteilungsleiter um Rat fragen

    ask the department head for advice

  • unter dem Abteilungsleiter arbeiten

    work under the department head

Similar words

Vorgesetzter: A workplace superior who gives instructions and evaluates staff.
Leiter: A leader responsible for running an organization or department.
Bereichsleiter: A manager overseeing several departments or a broad area of work.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die eine Abteilung in einem Unternehmen leitet und für deren Organisation, Fachentscheidungen und Personal verantwortlich ist.

Word origin

Abteilungsleiter is a German compound formed from Abteilung, department, and Leiter, a noun derived from leiten, to lead.

Usage tips

  • Abteilungsleiter names a role rather than a fixed English rank, so department head or department manager may fit depending on the organization's structure.

Other meanings

  • department managernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Abteilungsleiterinfemale department headnoun
  • Abteilungsleiterstelledepartment head positionnoun

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