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“lead” in German

German

Alsoleiten · anführen · Vorsprung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfyːʁən/

Example

Der Lehrer führt die Schüler durch das Museum.

The teacher leads the students through the museum.

Illustration for führen (lead)

How to say “lead” in German

“Lead” in German is führen.

A person at the front sets the direction while a group or process moves toward its goal.

Full entry for führen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with führen

Während des Meetings führt sie die Diskussion klar.

During the meeting, she conducts the discussion clearly.

Tips for using führen

  • Führen takes an accusative object for the people being led, as in Schüler durch das Museum führen.

Other German words for “lead”

Ich leite das Team seit einem Jahr.

I have been leading the team for a year.

Ich führe die Mannschaft an.

I lead the team.

Er hat einen Vorsprung im Rennen.

He has a lead in the race.

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