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 someone/something in a direction or to a result(general, leadership)

a.to be in charge of, direct

Sie führt die Firma seit fünf Jahren.She has been leading the company for five years.

2.to guide; to show the way(showing the way)

a.to show someone the way personally

Der Lehrer führte die Klasse durch das Museum.The teacher guided the class through the museum.

Conjugation

Infinitiveführen
Present (ich)führe
Present (du)führst
Present (er/sie/es)führt
Preterite (ich)führte
Participle IIgeführt
Konjunktiv II (ich)führte
Imperative (singular)führe
Imperative (plural)führt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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