die Weltleitmesse
Translation
world's leading trade fair, leading international trade fair
Examples
Die CeBIT war eine Weltleitmesse für IT.
CeBIT was a world's leading trade fair for IT.
Viele Firmen besuchen die Weltleitmesse.
Many companies visit the world's leading trade fair.
Grammar Patterns
to be a world's leading trade fair for ((sth.)) Die CeBIT was a world's leading trade fair for IT.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leitmesse (leading fair), Fachmesse (specialist fair)
Etymology
From 'Welt' (world) + 'leiten' (to lead) + 'Messe' (trade fair). Literally a 'world-leading fair'.
Memory Tips
Think of a trade fair that 'leads' (leitet) the entire 'world' (Welt) in its industry.