German word

Spitzenreiter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɪt͡sn̩ˌʁaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounleader

Example

Der Spitzenreiter hat das Spiel gewonnen.

The leading team won the game.

Illustration for Spitzenreiter (leader)

More examples

Vor der Pause galt er als Spitzenreiter.

Before the break, he was considered the leader.

Core concept

A lone rider ahead of a group, with the leading position extending from a race to a league table or sales ranking.

Common phrases

  • als Spitzenreiter gelten

    be regarded as the leader

  • gegen den Spitzenreiter antreten

    compete against the leader

  • als Spitzenreiter starten

    start as the leader

Similar words

Tabellenführer: The team or player currently in first place in a league table.
Sieger: The person or team that won a match or competition.
Marktführer: The company or brand with the largest sales or market share.
Erster: The person or thing in first place in an order or ranking.

Definition in German

Spitzenreiter ist die Person, das Team oder die Mannschaft, die in einer Rangliste oder Tabelle den ersten Platz einnimmt.

Word origin

The German compound uses Spitze, 'top,' and Reiter, 'rider,' to name a person or group metaphorically occupying the foremost position.

Usage tips

  • Spitzenreiter commonly describes standings in sports, business, and rankings, while English 'leader' can also refer to a person with authority.

Other meanings

  • number onenoun
  • front-runnernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Spitzenreiterinfemale leadernoun

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