VERB
herleiten/ˈheːɐ̯ˌlaɪ̯tn̩/to derive; to deduce
herleiten is a German verb that means to derive or to deduce. It is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leitete her" and the past participle is "hergeleitet".
Definitions
1.to deduce or infer logically from given premises(reasoning, logic)
a.to conclude something logically
Aus den vorliegenden Daten lässt sich keine eindeutige Antwort herleiten.—No clear answer can be deduced from the available data.
2.to derive or trace the origin of something(origin, etymology)
a.to trace the origin of a word, concept, or object
Das Wort ‚Fenster‘ lässt sich vom lateinischen ‚fenestra‘ herleiten.—The word 'Fenster' can be derived from the Latin 'fenestra'.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | herleiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leite her |
| Present (du) | leitest her |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leitet her |
| Preterite (ich) | leitete her |
| Participle II | hergeleitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leitete her |
| Imperative (singular) | leit her |
| Imperative (plural) | leitet her |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "herleiten" mean in English?
- "herleiten" means to derive or to deduce. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "herleiten"?
- "herleiten" is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌlaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "herleiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "herleiten" is "hergeleitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "herleiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "herleiten" becomes "leitete her" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "herleiten"?
- "herleiten" is a verb in German.
