Verb

führen

Translation

to lead, to guide, to manage, to be in charge of

Ich führe dich durch die Stadt.

I will guide you through the city.

Sie führt ein erfolgreiches Unternehmen.

She runs a successful company.

Wir führen ein interessantes Gespräch.

We are having an interesting conversation.

((sb./sth.)) to lead/guide (sb./sth.) The captain leads the ship safely into the harbour.

((sb.)) ((through sth.)) to guide (sb.) through (sth.) I'll guide you through the museum.

((a conversation)) ((with sb.)) to have a conversation with (sb.) He is having a conversation with his boss.

Synonyms: leiten (to direct), lenken (to steer); Antonyms: folgen (to follow)

From Old High German 'fuoren' (to make go), related to 'fahren' (to travel, drive). It literally means 'to make someone go'.

Imagine a tour guide 'führen'-ing tourists through a city, or a company leader 'führen'-ing their team.