English–German
“derive” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaplaɪ̯tn̩/
Example
Ich leite die Antwort aus dem Text ab.
I deduce the answer from the text.
How to say “derive” in German
“Derive” in German is ableiten.
A path leads outward from a source, carrying either a conclusion from evidence or liquid away through a channel.
Example sentences with ableiten
Die Studierenden leiten aus dem Kontext die Bedeutung ab.
The students deduce the meaning from the context.
Tips for using ableiten
- In a main clause, "ab" moves to the end, as in "Ich leite die Antwort aus dem Text ab"; "aus" takes the dative.