ein|leiten
Translation
to initiate, to introduce, to start, to preface
Examples
Wir leiten eine neue Phase ein.
We are initiating a new phase.
Er leitete seinen Vortrag mit einem Witz ein.
He introduced his lecture with a joke.
Man muss rechtliche Schritte einleiten.
One must initiate legal proceedings.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to initiate (sth.) We are initiating a new phase.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to introduce (sth.) with (sth.) He introduced his lecture with a joke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beginnen, anfangen, initiieren; Antonyms: beenden, abschließen
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'leiten' (to lead, guide). Literally 'to lead into'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'leading' ('leiten') someone 'into' ('ein-') a new topic or process. This is how you 'initiate' or 'introduce' it.