VERB
einleiten/ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩/to initiate; to introduce; to begin
einleiten is a German verb that means to initiate, to introduce, or to begin. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leitete ein" and the past participle is "eingeleitet".
Definitions
1.to begin or initiate something(start of process or action)
a.to start an action, event, or process
Die Firma hat eine Untersuchung eingeleitet.—The company has initiated an investigation.
2.to introduce or preface (e.g., a speech, meeting)(introduce formally)
a.to make an opening to a speech, discussion, or event
Die Direktorin leitete die Sitzung mit einer kurzen Rede ein.—The director introduced the meeting with a short speech.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einleiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leite ein |
| Present (du) | leitest ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leitet ein |
| Preterite (ich) | leitete ein |
| Participle II | eingeleitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leitete ein |
| Imperative (singular) | leit ein |
| Imperative (plural) | leitet ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einleiten" mean in English?
- "einleiten" means to initiate, to introduce, or to begin. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einleiten"?
- "einleiten" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einleiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einleiten" is "eingeleitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einleiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einleiten" becomes "leitete ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einleiten"?
- "einleiten" is a verb in German.
