German word

Schulleiter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlˌlaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprincipal

Example

Der Schulleiter spricht heute mit den Eltern.

The principal is speaking with the parents today.

Illustration for Schulleiter (principal)

More examples

Nach dem Brand übernahm der Schulleiter die Koordination.

After the fire, the principal took over coordination.

Core concept

A school stands behind one person who steers its daily direction and represents it to parents and the public.

Common phrases

  • zum Schulleiter ernannt werden

    be appointed principal

  • mit dem Schulleiter sprechen

    speak with the principal

Similar words

Schulleiterin: A female principal responsible for leading and representing a school.
Direktor: A director responsible for managing and administering an educational institution.
Konrektor: A deputy principal who supports daily operations and coordinates teaching.
Schulinspektor: An education official who visits multiple schools to guide and evaluate them.

Definition in German

Die an einer Schule verantwortliche Führungskraft, die die Schule leitet und nach außen vertritt.

Word origin

Schulleiter combines Schule, 'school', with Leiter, 'leader' or 'director', from leiten, 'to lead'.

Usage tips

  • Schulleiter is masculine in form, while Schulleiterin is the standard feminine form; the plural is Schulleiter or Schulleiterinnen.

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