German-English translation for "Leitmotiv"

"Leitmotiv" English translation

Leitmotiv
Neutrum | neuter n

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  • leitmotiv, leitmotif, leading motif (oder | orod motive)
    Leitmotiv Musik | musical termMUS Literatur | literatureLITauch | also a. figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    Leitmotiv Musik | musical termMUS Literatur | literatureLITauch | also a. figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
Safety has always been our guiding principle.
Die Sicherheit ist seit jeher unser Leitmotiv.
Source: Europarl
He pursued this theme with the conviction and enthusiasm we have come to recognize in him.
Diesem Leitmotiv ist er mit der ihm eigenen Überzeugungskraft und Begeisterung gefolgt.
Source: Europarl
Another leitmotif of the Fifth Framework Programme has to be sustainable development.
Ein weiteres Leitmotiv des Fünften Rahmenprogramms muß die dauerhafte Entwicklung sein.
Source: Europarl
Sustainable fishing must be our guiding principal.
Eine nachhaltige Fischerei muss unser Leitmotiv sein.
Source: Europarl
It is by this principle that we should be guided in all the tough political decisions that await us.
Dies sollte unser Leitmotiv bei allen anstehenden schwierigen politischen Entscheidungen sein.
Source: Europarl
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