der Manager
manager
An executive in a company who is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources and employees.
EXAMPLE
Der Manager präsentierte die neuen Unternehmensziele.
The manager presented the new company goals.
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Meanings
der Manager
manager
A person who handles and organizes the professional and business affairs of an artist, athlete, or band.
EXAMPLE
Der Manager der Sängerin verhandelte einen neuen Plattenvertrag.
The singer's manager negotiated a new record deal.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Manager' is a loanword from English and has become firmly established in German business and professional life. The pronunciation is often based on English.
EXAMPLE
Er arbeitet als Manager in einem internationalen Konzern.
He works as a manager in an international corporation.
Context clue
Which kind of manager is meant becomes clear from context. In connection with 'Firma' (company), 'Unternehmen' (company/enterprise), or 'Abteilung' (department), it refers to an executive. With 'Band' (band), 'Sportler' (athlete), or 'Künstler' (artist), it refers to the person who organizes their career.
EXAMPLE
Der Manager der Band hat eine Welttournee organisiert.
The band's manager organized a world tour.
Typical collocations
In a company context, 'Manager' is often used with additional attributes. Typical combinations are 'Top-Manager' (top manager), 'Projekt-Manager' (project manager), 'erfolgreicher Manager' (successful manager), or 'einen Manager einstellen' (to hire a manager).
EXAMPLE
Für dieses wichtige Projekt suchen wir einen erfahrenen Manager.
We are looking for an experienced manager for this important project.
Compare with
Manager vs Leiter
leader / conductor
Both der Leiter and der Manager can refer to a person in a leadership position in an organization. Leiter usually indicates responsibility for a specific group or department, while Manager sounds more like a professional or corporate designation. For a particular unit, Leiter is often appropriate; in a business title, Manager is also used.
Manager
Der Manager plant die Aufgaben für das nächste Jahr mit seinem Team.
The manager is planning next year's tasks with his team.
Leiter
Der Leiter der Personalabteilung plant die Aufgaben für das nächste Jahr.
The head of the HR department is planning the tasks for next year.
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