Translation of German word "leiten" to English
leiten
/laɪtn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo cover, fill, or affect with lead.
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 cover, fill, or affect with lead."
What does the German word "leiten" mean?▼
The German word "leiten" means "to lead" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "leiten"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Lehrer leitet die Klasse." (which translates as "This copy contains too much lead; I prefer less space between lines.").
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