noun

die Leitung, -en

line · pipe · leadership

Etwas, das Strom, Wasser, Gas oder Informationen von einem Ort zu einem anderen bringt.

The German word Leitung has several meanings depending on the context:

Management or leadership: It refers to the act of directing, managing, or leading an organization, a project, or a group of people. In this sense, it describes the position of the person in charge or the administrative body itself.
Conduit or line: It refers to a physical pipe, cable, or wire used to transport substances or energy. This includes water pipes, power lines, telephone lines, or gas pipes.
Transmission: In a technical context, it can refer to the process of conducting or transmitting signals, electricity, or heat.

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Leitung). The plural form is die Leitungen.
Word origin: It is derived from the German verb leiten , which means "to lead," "to guide," or "to conduct." The suffix -ung is used to turn the verb into a noun, representing the process or the result of that action.

Synonyms:

For the meaning of management/leadership:
- Führung
- Management
- Direktion
For the meaning of physical line/conduit:
- Kabel
- Rohr
- Kanal