1. Home
  2. Education
  3. German Language
Das Wort des Tages
German Word of the Day


an der Spitze stehen  to be at the head/top
an die Spitze stellen  to place at the top/in a leadership role
etwas auf die Spitze treiben  to carry something too far/to extremes


Einige US-Großkonzerne haben ihre Rentner aktiviert und an die Spitze der Unternehmen gestellt.
Some large U.S. companies have activated their retirees and placed them at the head of the firms.

Related: die Spitze point, tip; end; peak, an der Spitze liegen to be in front/in the lead

BACK > Daily German: Word of the Day

MORE > English-German Glossaries

German Newsletters
Subscribe to a free newsletter!

German Chat

OUR GERMAN FORUMS

Explore German Language

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. German Language

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.