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
| 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.
