VERB
führen/ˈfyːʁən/to lead; to guide; to conduct
führen is a German verb that means to lead, to guide, or to conduct. It is pronounced /ˈfyːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "führte" and the past participle is "geführt".
Definitions
1.to lead or be in charge of a person, group, or organization(people/organization)
a.to be the leader or head of something
Er führt ein großes Unternehmen.—He leads a large company.
2.to guide someone physically or figuratively(showing the way)
a.to direct or escort someone to a place
Kannst du mich zum Bahnhof führen?—Can you guide me to the train station?
3.to conduct or execute an action over time(conducting/performing an action)
a.to carry out or keep up a certain type of activity
Sie führen eine interessante Diskussion.—They are having an interesting discussion.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | führen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | führe |
| Present (du) | führst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | führt |
| Preterite (ich) | führte |
| Participle II | geführt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | führte |
| Imperative (singular) | führe |
| Imperative (plural) | führt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "führen" mean in English?
- "führen" means to lead, to guide, or to conduct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "führen"?
- "führen" is pronounced /ˈfyːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "führen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "führen" is "geführt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "führen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "führen" becomes "führte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "führen"?
- "führen" is a verb in German.
