Leitung
/ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ/
die
noun
B1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Leitungen
Meaning
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management, leadership, direction
-
line, cable, pipe (electrical, phone, water)
Similar words
Close, figuratively — both mean "direction," guiding/managing a business vs a film or play.
Close, figuratively — leadership and direction overlap.
Similar in other languages
Practice
1 What does Leitung mean?
management, leadership, direction
2 Fill the gap: Sie übernimmt die ___ der Abteilung.
Full sentence: Sie übernimmt die Leitung der Abteilung. (She is taking over the management of the department.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Leitung?
Leitung: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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