die Leitung
Translation
management, leadership, pipe, line
Examples
Er hat die Leitung des Unternehmens.
He is in charge of the company's management.
Die Wasserleitung ist undicht.
The water pipe is leaking.
Die Telefonleitung ist gestört.
The telephone line is down.
Grammar Patterns
((under the management)) ((of sb.)) under the management of sb. Das Projekt steht unter seiner Leitung.
((the management)) ((of sth.)) the management of sth. Er übernimmt die Leitung der Firma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Führung, Management (leadership); Rohr, Kabel (pipe/cable)
Etymology
From the verb 'leiten' (to lead, conduct) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leiten' as 'to lead' or 'to conduct'. So, 'Leitung' can be the act of leading (management) or the thing that conducts (a pipe, a wire).