Translation of German word "leiten" to English
leiten
/laɪtn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo guide or direct the movement of (a person, group, or organization), especially by going in front or showing the way.
How to use
The weak verb leiten ('to lead / guide / manage / conduct electricity') conjugates regularly, adding '-e-': ich leite, du leitest, er leitet, hat geleitet. It is used for leading a team, managing a project, or physical conduction. The related noun is der Leiter (leader/director) or die Leitung (management/pipe/wire).
🇬🇧 English
to lead
Example
Diese Kopie enthält zu viel Blei; Ich bevorzuge weniger Abstand zwischen den Zeilen.
This copy contains too much lead; I prefer less space between lines.
Denken Sie unbedingt daran, Ihre Leinen zu tragen.
Be sure to remember to wear your leashes.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- ein Projekt leiten— to lead / manage a project
- eine Abteilung leiten— to lead / head a department
- Strom leiten— to conduct electricity / current
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe geleitet
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #299 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "leiten"?▼
The German word "leiten" is defined as: "To guide or direct the movement of (a person, group, or organization), especially by going in front or showing the way."
What does the German word "leiten" mean?▼
The German word "leiten" means "to lead" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Diese Kopie enthält zu viel Blei; Ich bevorzuge weniger Abstand zwischen den Zeilen." (which translates as "This copy contains too much lead; I prefer less space between lines.").
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