Der Leiter
Example: Der Leiter der Maschine muss regelmäßig überprüft werden.
Definition
"Der Leiter" in technical context refers to a conductor or a component that allows the flow of electrical current within a machine or circuit. For example, in the phrase 'Der Leiter der Maschine muss regelmäßig überprüft werden,' it means the conductor part of the machine that requires regular inspection.
Etymology
The German word "Leiter" originates from the Old High German 'leitari,' meaning leader or guide. Over time, it came to mean 'conductor' in electrical and technical contexts, reflecting its role in guiding electrical current. Did you know that while 'Leiter' can also mean 'leader' or 'ladder,' in technology it specifically refers to conducting elements?
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"Der Leiter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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