VERB

herbeiführen/hɛɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯ˌfyːʁən/to bring about; to cause; to lead to

herbeiführen is a German verb that means to bring about, to cause, or to lead to. It is pronounced /hɛɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯ˌfyːʁən/.

Definitions

1.to bring about or cause something (especially a development, result, or change)(general, formal)

a.to bring about (usually a result, event, or situation)

Die Reformen sollen eine Verbesserung der Lage herbeiführen.The reforms are intended to bring about an improvement in the situation.

b.to cause (often used in written or formal registers)

Ein Streit könnte unerwünschte Konsequenzen herbeiführen.An argument could cause undesirable consequences.

Frequently asked questions

What does "herbeiführen" mean in English?
"herbeiführen" means to bring about, to cause, or to lead to. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "herbeiführen"?
"herbeiführen" is pronounced /hɛɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯ˌfyːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "herbeiführen"?
"herbeiführen" is a verb in German.

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