German Conversation · Level 95
59 words
German word
Leiterin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaɪ̯təʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounmanager
Example
Sie ist die Leiterin des Projekts.
She is the project manager.
More examples
Viele Mitarbeiter arbeiten unter der Leiterin.
Many employees work under the manager.
Core concept
A woman at the front of a team, department, or project, responsible for guiding its work and decisions.
Common phrases
die neue Leiterin einstellen
hire the new manager
unter der Leiterin arbeiten
work under the manager
die Leiterin vertreten
stand in for the manager
Similar words
Leiter: A person who leads a team, department, or project and makes key decisions.
Leitung: The role of setting direction and managing work in an organization or department.
Chefin: A female boss who directs staff and manages workplace operations and personnel.
Projektleitung: The role of managing and taking responsibility for a project's planning and execution.
Definition in German
Die Bezeichnung für eine Frau, die ein Team, eine Abteilung oder ein Projekt leitet und für dessen Ablauf verantwortlich ist.
Word origin
Leiterin is the feminine form of Leiter, an agent noun formed from German leiten, meaning to lead.
Usage tips
- Leiterin is feminine: use die Leiterin and eine Leiterin, with the plural Leiterinnen.