German noun
der Leiter
Quick answer
The correct German article for Leiter is der, so you say der Leiter. The plural form is die Leitern. In English, it usually means leader, manager, director.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is der, so you say der Leiter. The plural is die Leitern. In English, Leiter usually means leader, manager.
Learner note
Do not memorize Leiter on its own — learn it as der Leiter. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Leitern.
Other article or meaning variants
This lemma appears with more than one valid article or meaning in German. Use the context and glosses below to compare the variants.
der Leiter
leader, manager, director
Plural: die Leitern
die Leiter
ladder
Plural: die Leitern
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FAQ
What is the article for Leiter?
The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Leiter.
What is the plural of Leiter?
The plural form is die Leitern.
What does Leiter mean in English?
Leiter usually means leader, manager, director in English.
Can Leiter have more than one article in German?
Yes. Leiter appears with multiple article or meaning variants, so you should check the context and compare the listed options.