Leitwolf

derNoun

alpha wolf; leader of a pack

English translations

  1. 01

    lead wolf

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die in einer Gruppe oder Organisation eine führende Rolle einnimmt.
English meaning
Alpha male
Synonym
Anführer, Alpha-Tier
German example
Er ist der Leitwolf der Firma.
English example
He is the alpha male of the company.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Leitwolf
Plural Form
die Leitwölfe

Example sentences with “Leitwolf”

  1. Er agiert oft als Leitwolf in seinem Team. (He often acts as the alpha leader in his team.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Leitwolf used metaphorically?

Yes, it describes a dominant leader. It is masculine (der). Plural: 'Leitwölfe'.