German word

Großprojekt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁoːspʁoˌjɛkt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmajor project

Example

Die Großprojekte kosten viel Zeit und Geld.

The major projects take a lot of time and money.

Illustration for Großprojekt (major project)

More examples

Das Großprojekt benötigte umfangreiche Genehmigungen vor dem Baubeginn.

The major project required extensive permits before construction started.

Core concept

A network of linked workstreams moving together toward one costly and difficult result.

Common phrases

  • ein Großprojekt planen

    plan a major project

  • ein Großprojekt finanzieren

    finance a major project

  • ein Großprojekt abschließen

    complete a major project

Similar words

Projekt: A planned series of tasks with a clear goal and deadline.
Programm: A framework coordinating several related projects or activities under one policy.
Großvorhaben: A large-scale undertaking with broad effects that takes years to complete.
Leuchtturmprojekt: A high-profile initiative held up as a visible example of success.

Definition in German

Ein Projekt von erheblichem Umfang, das besondere Planung, Koordination und finanzielle Mittel erfordert.

Word origin

The word is a German compound of groß and Projekt, with the first element specifying the project's considerable scale.

Usage tips

  • The plural of Großprojekt is Großprojekte, formed with the ending -e rather than English -s.

Other meanings

  • large-scale undertakingnoun

Opposites

  • Kleinprojektsmall projectnoun

Related words

  • Großprojektleitermajor project managernoun
  • Großprojektmanagementmajor project managementnoun
  • Großprojektplanungmajor project planningnoun

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