German Conversation · Level 32
91 words
German word
führen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfyːʁən/
Meaning
- verblead
Example
Der Lehrer führt die Schüler durch das Museum.
The teacher leads the students through the museum.
More examples
Während des Meetings führt sie die Diskussion klar.
During the meeting, she conducts the discussion clearly.
Core concept
A person at the front sets the direction while a group or process moves toward its goal.
Common phrases
ein Gespräch führen
conduct a conversation
eine Diskussion führen
conduct a discussion
Similar words
begleiten: Accompany others by staying with them as they move and act together.
leiten: Manage a group, meeting, or process and take responsibility for its direction.
vorangehen: Go ahead of others and lead through practical example.
Definition in German
jemanden in eine Richtung lenken oder dafür sorgen, dass eine Gruppe ein Ziel erreicht; auch Verantwortung für einen Prozess übernehmen
Word origin
Führen comes from Old High German fuoren, a causative form related to fahren, and originally described causing someone or something to move.
Usage tips
- Führen takes an accusative object for the people being led, as in Schüler durch das Museum führen.