Leitfaden

See also: Leitfäden

German

Etymology

leiten + Faden, in reference to Ariadnefaden (Ariadne's thread).

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Noun

Leitfaden m (strong, genitive Leitfadens, plural Leitfäden)

  1. manual, guide
    Synonyms: Anleitung, Handbuch
    Die Stadt gibt einen Leitfaden zum Recycling für Einwohner heraus.
    The city publishes a guide on recycling for residents.
  2. guiding principle, yardstick
    Synonyms: Richtlinie, Richtschnur, Grundsatz

Declension

Further reading

  • Leitfaden” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Leitfaden” in Duden online
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