leiten/ˈlaɪ̯tn̩/to lead; to guide; to conduct
leiten is a German verb that means to lead, to guide, or to conduct. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leitete" and the past participle is "geleitet".
Definitions
1.to be in charge of; to direct; to lead (an organization, project, team, etc.)(manage/guide people or activities)
a.to be the leader of something
Sie leitet eine große Firma.—She manages a large company.
2.to guide or moderate (a discussion, meeting, etc.)(guide or direct a process or event)
a.to act as moderator, guide, or chair
Er leitete die Diskussion souverän.—He chaired the discussion confidently.
3.to conduct (something, e.g. electricity, heat)(physics/technology)
a.to carry or transmit (current, heat)
Metalle leiten Strom sehr gut.—Metals conduct electricity very well.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leite |
| Present (du) | leitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leitet |
| Preterite (ich) | leitete |
| Participle II | geleitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leitete |
| Imperative (singular) | leite |
| Imperative (plural) | leitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leiten" mean in English?
- "leiten" means to lead, to guide, or to conduct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leiten"?
- "leiten" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leiten" is "geleitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leiten" becomes "leitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leiten"?
- "leiten" is a verb in German.
