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administrator
A person who is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining a computer system or network. The short form 'Admin' is often used.
Wenn du Probleme mit deinem Account hast, wende dich an den Administrator.
If you have problems with your account, contact the administrator.
The word belongs to an international word family. It is related to the verb 'administrieren' (to administer/manage) and the noun 'die Administration' (administration/management).
Wer administriert dieses Netzwerk?
Who administers this network?
You can easily recognize the meaning from the context. In connection with computers, networks, or software, it always means the IT specialist. In texts about companies, law, or organizations, it means the general administrator or manager.
Der Administrator muss dir neue Zugriffsrechte geben.
The administrator has to give you new access rights.
In the IT context, the short form 'Admin' is very common, especially in colloquial language and informal emails.
Ich habe mein Passwort vergessen, ich muss dem Admin schreiben.
I forgot my password; I need to write to the admin.
leader / conductor
'der Leiter' and 'der Administrator' can both mean a person with responsibility in a particular area. 'der Leiter' usually leads a group, a department, or an organization and often makes decisions about goals and tasks. 'der Administrator' mainly manages something, especially a computer system, a network, or also an organization. Learners may confuse the words because both people are responsible for something. The difference is: a Leiter leads people or an area, while an Administrator is more concerned with administration, technology, settings, or organization.
Der Administrator richtet für die Kollegin ein neues Passwort ein.
The administrator sets up a new password for the colleague.
Wegen der neuen Aufgaben bittet sie den Leiter um ein kurzes Gespräch.
Because of the new tasks, she asks the head of the department for a brief conversation.