der Führer
Translation
leader, guide, driver
Examples
Der Reiseführer zeigte uns die Stadt.
The tour guide showed us the city.
Er ist der politische Führer des Landes.
He is the political leader of the country.
Grammar Patterns
der Führer von+3 the leader/guide of sth. He is the leader of this group.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Leiter (manager, head), der Chef (boss), der Reiseführer (tour guide)
Etymology
From the verb 'führen' (to lead) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who leads'.
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'Führer' is someone who 'führt' (leads). Be aware of the strong historical connotation, so 'Leiter' is often preferred for 'leader' today.