Projekt
/pʁoˈjɛkt/neuter
The English word "project" is translated into German as Projekt.
Projekt is used as a noun to refer to a planned endeavor.
Meaning: planned endeavor (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Projekt is Projekte.
How do you pronounce it?
/pʁoˈjɛkt/
Did you know?
- The German word Projekt shares a common ancestor with the English word 'projection', both stemming from the Latin word for 'throwing forward'.
- While an English speaker might say they are 'working on a project', a German speaker might use the verb umsetzen, which literally means 'to set across' or 'to implement'.
- In German offices, the term Projektleitung is used to describe the person leading a project, treating the 'project leadership' as a job title itself.
Examples in context
- Wie läuft dein Projekt?How's your project coming along?This sentence is useful for asking how a project is progressing using Projekt.Tatoeba #9684191 by Yorwba, translation #34058 by CK
- Ich starte Projekt 2501.I'm starting Project 2501.This sentence is useful for stating that you are beginning a specific Projekt.Tatoeba #11836183 by Naina, translation #11507818 by Cabo
- Das Projekt ist im Gange.The project is ongoing.This sentence is useful for describing a project that is currently in progress using Projekt.Tatoeba #8564234 by Yorwba, translation #7964846 by Hybrid
- Das Projekt wird voraussichtlich im kommenden Jahr abgeschlossen sein.The project is expected to be completed next year.
- Wir präsentieren Ihnen unser geplantes Vorhaben.We present to you our planned project.
- Hast du Lust, bei meinem Projekt mitzumachen?Do you want to join my project?
- Ich arbeite gerade an einem neuen Projekt für meine Wohnungseinrichtung.I'm currently working on a new project for my home decor.
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Example conversation
Felix and Julia are discussing their work tasks in an office.
- FelixIst das Projekt schon fertig, Julia?Is the project finished already, Julia?
- JuliaNein, ich arbeite noch daran.No, I am still working on it.
- FelixBrauchst du Hilfe bei dem Projekt?Do you need help with the project?
- JuliaJa, das wäre sehr nett, Felix.Yes, that would be very kind, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “project” translations and entries Projekt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Projekt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
