principal
die Schulleiterin, die Schulleiterinnen
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principal
A woman who runs a school and is responsible for its organization and educational work.
Die Schulleiterin begrüßte die neuen Schülerinnen und Schüler in der Aula.
The principal welcomed the new students in the assembly hall.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulleiterinnen |
| genitive | der Schulleiterin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schulleiterin | die Schulleiterinnen |
| accusative | die Schulleiterin | die Schulleiterinnen |
| dative | der Schulleiterin | den Schulleiterinnen |
| genitive | der Schulleiterin | der Schulleiterinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schulleiterin' (female principal) is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Leiterin' (female leader). The head noun 'Leiterin' indicates that it refers to a woman with leadership responsibilities at a school.
Die Schulleiterin nahm sich Zeit für ein Gespräch mit den Eltern.
The principal took the time to talk with the parents.
Common phrases include 'mit der Schulleiterin sprechen' (to speak to the principal), 'die Schulleiterin informieren' (to inform the principal), and 'die Schulleiterin um Erlaubnis bitten' (to ask the principal for permission). The word often appears in conversations about school decisions or problems.
Vor der Klassenfahrt mussten wir die Schulleiterin um Erlaubnis bitten.
Before the class trip, we had to ask the principal for permission.
'Schulleiterin' (female principal) is part of the official vocabulary of the education system and appears particularly in announcements, conversations with parents, and at school events.
Die Schulleiterin informierte die Eltern schriftlich über die neuen Schulregeln.
The principal informed the parents in writing about the new school rules.
