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 direct a group, organization, or person(people/organizations)
a.to be in charge or give direction
Sie führt das Team seit drei Jahren.—She has led the team for three years.
2.to accompany or guide someone to a place(accompany/guide)
a.to show someone the way by going with them
Der Reiseleiter führt die Touristen durch die Stadt.—The tour guide leads the tourists through the city.
3.to result in something (with 'zu')(result/consequence)
a.to bring about, to cause a specific outcome
Zu viel Stress führt oft zu Krankheiten.—Too much stress often leads to illness.
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.
