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führen

English translation of führen

lead

The German word 'führen' is used to describe the act of leading or guiding someone or something. It can be used in various contexts such as leading a team, guiding a tour, or leading a project. In a broader sense, it can also mean to conduct or to carry out. For example, 'Er führt das Projekt durch' translates to 'He is leading the project'.


Example sentences using: führen

Sie führen die Gruppe durch die Stadt.

English translation of Sie führen die Gruppe durch die Stadt.

They lead the group through the city.

In this sentence, 'führen' is used in the sense of physically leading or guiding a group. It is similar to the English phrase 'to lead' in this context.

Die Studien führen zu neuen Erkenntnissen.

English translation of Die Studien führen zu neuen Erkenntnissen.

The studies lead to new insights.

Here, 'führen' is being used in an abstract sense. It's not physical leading. Instead, it's saying that the studies are leading or resulting in new insights. We often use lead in this abstract sense in English as well.

Er wird das Projekt führen.

English translation of Er wird das Projekt führen.

He will lead the project.

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