her|leiten
Translation
to derive, to deduce, to infer
Examples
Man kann die Formel daraus herleiten.
One can derive the formula from that.
Woher leiten Sie diese Behauptung her?
From where do you derive this claim?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to derive (sth.) from (sth.) He derives his name from a river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ableiten, folgern, schlussfolgern
Etymology
From the prefix 'her-' (hither, from a source) and the verb 'leiten' (to lead). Literally, 'to lead from here/a source'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'leading' ('leiten') a conclusion 'from here' ('her') out of the evidence.