NOUN

Leitung/ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ/pipe; cable; management

Leitung is a German noun that means pipe, cable, or management. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Leitungen".

Definitions

1.pipe or cable for conducting fluids, gas, or electricity(technology)

a.pipe (for water, gas, etc.)

Die Wasserleitung ist kaputt und das Bad steht unter Wasser.The water pipe is broken and the bathroom is flooded.

b.electrical cable

In diesem Haus sind alle Leitungen neu verlegt worden.All the wiring in this house has been newly installed.

2.the leadership or management of an organization(organization)

a.group or body responsible for leading something

Die Leitung des Projekts liegt bei Frau Meier.The management of the project is in the hands of Ms. Meier.

b.the act of leading or administering

Nach langer Leitung übergab er die Firma an seinen Sohn.After a long period of management, he handed over the company to his son.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Leitungdie Leitungen
Genitiveder Leitungder Leitungen
Dativeder Leitungden Leitungen
Accusativedie Leitungdie Leitungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Leitung" mean in English?
"Leitung" means pipe, cable, or management. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Leitung"?
"Leitung" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Leitung" der, die, or das?
"Leitung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Leitung"?
The plural of "Leitung" is "Leitungen".
What part of speech is "Leitung"?
"Leitung" is a noun in German.

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