leiten/ˈlaɪ̯tn̩/to lead; to manage; to conduct
leiten is a German verb that means to lead, to manage, or to conduct. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leitete" and the past participle is "geleitet".
Definitions
1.to lead or supervise something or someone(persons, organizations)
a.to be in charge of an organization, group, or activity
Sie leitet seit fünf Jahren die Abteilung.—She has headed the department for five years.
2.to manage or direct a process or event(processes, events)
a.to organize, coordinate, or run something
Er leitet das Meeting heute.—He is running the meeting today.
3.to conduct (energy, especially electricity, heat, etc.)(physics, electricity)
a.to allow a substance (e.g., metal) to transmit energy
Kupfer leitet Strom sehr gut.—Copper conducts 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 manage, 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.
