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Abteilungsleiter

department head

noun ap-TY-loongks-ly-ter Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

head of department

Usage Note

Abteilungsleiter manages an entire department within a company or public body, typically responsible for staffing, budget, and strategic direction within their area. Female form: Abteilungsleiterin.

Examples

"Der Abteilungsleiter verantwortete ein Team von zwanzig Personen."

Natural Translation

The department head was responsible for a team of twenty people.

Literal Translation

The department-head was-responsible-for a team of twenty persons.

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