noun
project, scheme
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Projekt (das) primarily means 'project' (planned undertaking) and secondarily 'scheme' (plan or proposal). Plural: Projekte; genitive singular often des Projekts. No special preposition or reflexivity. Common in business and academic contexts and frequently forms compounds (Projektmanagement). Use neutral article das.
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Wir arbeiten an einem neuen Projekt.
We are working on a new project.
Obwohl das Budget knapp war, beendete das Team das Projekt rechtzeitig, damit der Förderer zufrieden blieb.
Although the budget was tight, the team completed the project on time so that the sponsor remained satisfied.
Das Projekt startet nächsten Monat.
The project starts next month.
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picture a project board with sticky notes labeled 'Projekt'
sounds like English 'project'
das — think 'das Projekt' as a neutral undertaking
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Plural 'Projekte'. Widely used in professional and academic contexts.