Die Leitung
Example: Die Leitung des Projekts übernimmt eine erfahrene Managerin.
Definition
"Die Leitung" refers to the act or process of managing, directing, or overseeing a project, organization, or group. It involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and controlling activities to achieve specific objectives, as in the example phrase: 'Die Leitung des Projekts übernimmt eine erfahrene Managerin.'
Etymology
The word "Leitung" comes from the German verb 'leiten,' meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide.' It is derived from the Old High German 'leitōn,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*laidijaną,' meaning 'to lead' or 'to bring.' Did you know? The concept behind "Leitung" originally related to physically leading or guiding someone or something, which evolved into the modern sense of managing or directing.
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"Die Leitung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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