der Leitgedanke
Translation
guiding principle, main idea, keynote, leitmotif
Examples
Der Leitgedanke des Projekts ist Nachhaltigkeit.
The guiding principle of the project is sustainability.
Er erklärte den Leitgedanken seiner Rede.
He explained the main idea of his speech.
Grammar Patterns
der Leitgedanke von et3/et2 the guiding principle of sth. The guiding principle of this book is friendship.
der Leitgedanke hinter et3 the main idea behind sth. What is the main idea behind your decision?
Similar Words
das Grundprinzip (basic principle), die Hauptidee (main idea), das Motto (motto)
Etymology
From 'leiten' (to lead) + 'Gedanke' (thought). Literally a 'leading thought'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'leading thought' that serves as the core principle for a project or a philosophy.