VERB
einleiten/ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩/to initiate; to introduce; to start
einleiten is a German verb that means to initiate, to introduce, or to start. 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(process, action)
a.to start a process or procedure
Die Ermittlungen wurden von der Polizei eingeleitet.—The investigation was initiated by the police.
2.to introduce or lead in (a topic, speech, text)(communication, text)
a.to begin with introductory words
Der Redner leitete seine Ansprache mit einer Anekdote ein.—The speaker began his speech with an anecdote.
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 start. 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.
