VERB
anführen/ˈanˌfyːʁən/to lead; to cite; to mention
anführen is a German verb that means to lead, to cite, or to mention. It is pronounced /ˈanˌfyːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "führte an" and the past participle is "angeführt".
Definitions
1.to be in charge (of a group); to lead(leadership, guidance)
a.to act as a leader or head
Sie wird das Team bei dem Projekt anführen.—She will lead the team on the project.
2.to cite or bring up (an argument, evidence, example)(argument, speaking)
a.to cite as a reason or example
Er führte mehrere Gründe für seine Entscheidung an.—He cited several reasons for his decision.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anführen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | führe an |
| Present (du) | führst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | führt an |
| Preterite (ich) | führte an |
| Participle II | angeführt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | führte an |
| Imperative (singular) | führ an |
| Imperative (plural) | führt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anführen" mean in English?
- "anführen" means to lead, to cite, or to mention. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anführen"?
- "anführen" is pronounced /ˈanˌfyːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anführen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anführen" is "angeführt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anführen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anführen" becomes "führte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anführen"?
- "anführen" is a verb in German.
