führen
German
Pronunciation
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Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: füh‧ren
Etymology 1
From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German fuoren, from Proto-Germanic *fōrijaną, originally the causative of faran (“to proceed”).
Verb
- (transitive) to lead
- (formal) to carry, to sell
- Der Laden führt keine Zigaretten.
- The shop doesn't carry cigarettes.
- (of a discussion, negotiation, etc.) to hold, to have
- 1919, Walther Kabel, Irrende Seelen, Werner Dietsch Verlag, page 108:
- Unsere Unterredung wurde jetzt im leichten Plauderton geführt wie ein harmloses Gespräch unter guten Bekannten.
- Our discussion was now held in a light conversational tone like a harmless chat between friendly acquaintances.
- 1919, Walther Kabel, Irrende Seelen, Werner Dietsch Verlag, page 108:
Conjugation
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Verb
führen
Further reading
- “führen” in Duden online
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