VERB
lenken/ˈlɛŋkn̩/to steer; to direct; to guide
lenken is a German verb that means to steer, to direct, or to guide. It is pronounced /ˈlɛŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lenkte" and the past participle is "gelenkt".
Definitions
1.to steer or control the direction of something (esp. a vehicle)(driving/controlling a vehicle)
a.to control the direction of a vehicle
Er lernte, wie man ein Auto sicher lenkt.—He learned how to steer a car safely.
2.to direct, guide, or influence something or someone(figurative; managing or influencing)
a.to lead or control the development of events, people, etc.
Die Lehrerin lenkte das Gespräch auf ein anderes Thema.—The teacher steered the conversation to another topic.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lenken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lenke |
| Present (du) | lenkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lenkt |
| Preterite (ich) | lenkte |
| Participle II | gelenkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lenkte |
| Imperative (singular) | lenk |
| Imperative (plural) | lenkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lenken" mean in English?
- "lenken" means to steer, to direct, or to guide. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lenken"?
- "lenken" is pronounced /ˈlɛŋkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lenken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lenken" is "gelenkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lenken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lenken" becomes "lenkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lenken"?
- "lenken" is a verb in German.
