German Conversation · Level 68
60 words
German word
führend
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfyːʁənt/
Meaning
- adjectiveleading
Example
Das Unternehmen ist in der Branche führend.
The company is a leader in the industry.
More examples
Sie übernahm im Team eine führende Rolle.
She took on a leading role in the team.
Core concept
A leading product or institution occupies a front position and plays an influential role in its area.
Common phrases
eine führende Rolle
a leading role
Similar words
einflussreich: Having a powerful effect on people, society, opinions, and decisions.
marktführend: Holding the leading market position through high share and recognition.
leitend: Managing an organization or operation and overseeing its daily work.
Definition in German
An vorderster Stelle stehen und in einem Gebiet oder einer Branche eine maßgebliche Rolle spielen.
Word origin
The adjective führend developed from the present participle of German führen, a verb meaning to lead, guide, or direct.
Usage tips
- In predicate use, führend stays unchanged after sein, as in Das Unternehmen ist in der Branche führend; only attributive use adds an adjective ending.
Other meanings
- prominentadjective
Opposites
- unterlegeninferioradjective
- unbedeutendinsignificantadjective
Related words
- Führungleadershipnoun
- Führungskraftmanagernoun
- Führerleadernoun