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How do you say "principal" in German?
der Schulleiter
In German, "principal" is der Schulleiter.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHOOL-ly-ter', stress on the first syllable, with 'sch' making a 'sh' sound.
Grammar notes
der Schulleiter is masculine. Plural: der Schulleiter.
Example sentence
Der Schulleiter begrüßte die neuen Schüler.
The principal welcomed the new students.
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How to remember der Schulleiter
Der Schulleiter combines Schule (school) and Leiter (leader) - a principal is literally the 'school leader'.
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Questions about der Schulleiter
How do you say "principal" in German?
In German, "principal" is der Schulleiter. It is a noun.
Is der Schulleiter masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Schulleiter is masculine. Plural: der Schulleiter.
How is der Schulleiter used in a sentence?
Use der Schulleiter as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schulleiter begrüßte die neuen Schüler. (The principal welcomed the new students.).
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