German Conversation · Level 64
76 words
German word
Leiter
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaɪ̯tɐ/
Meaning
- feminine nounladder
Example
Die Leiter steht an der Wand.
The ladder is leaning against the wall.
More examples
Kannst du mir die Leiter tragen?
Can you carry the ladder for me?
Core concept
A means of reaching a higher point, directing people, or carrying a flow.
Common phrases
die Leiter aufstellen
set up the ladder
die Leiter tragen
carry the ladder
Similar words
Treppe: A permanent set of steps used to move between different levels.
Aufzug: A machine with a cabin that moves people or goods up and down.
Stufe: One individual step used to support a foot.
Definition in German
ein Gerät aus Sprossen, das zum Hinauf- oder Hinabsteigen benutzt wird
Word origin
German has two historical sources here: inherited Germanic Leiter for the ladder and a later noun from leiten for a leader or a conductor.
Usage tips
- The ladder has the plural die Leitern, whereas the masculine noun for a leader or conductor has the plural die Leiter.
Other meanings
- managernoun
- leadernoun
- conductornoun
Related words
- Stehleiterstepladdernoun
- Strickleiterrope laddernoun