German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
Projekt
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoˈjɛkt/
Meaning
- neuter nounproject
Example
Viele Projekte sind noch nicht abgeschlossen.
Many projects have not been completed yet.
More examples
Wir wollen das Projekt abschließen.
We want to complete the project.
Core concept
A structured piece of work moving toward a planned result.
Common phrases
ein Projekt beginnen
begin a project
an einem Projekt teilnehmen
take part in a project
das Projekt abschließen
complete the project
Similar words
Plan: A method or sequence of steps for reaching a goal.
Vorhaben: A future undertaking that someone intends to carry out.
Aufgabe: A duty or piece of work that someone is responsible for completing.
Initiative: A deliberate effort to begin something new.
Definition in German
Geplantes Vorhaben mit klaren Zielvorgaben und oft abgrenzbarem Ergebnis, das Ressourcen und Koordination erfordert.
Word origin
German Projekt comes through French projet from Latin proiectum, meaning "something thrown forward," from proicere, "to throw forward."
Usage tips
- Projekt is neuter: das Projekt, des Projekts, and the plural die Projekte.
Other meanings
- plannoun
- initiativenoun
Related words
- Projektleiterproject managernoun
- Projektteamproject teamnoun
- Projektarbeitproject worknoun