leiten
Translation
led, guided, managed, conducted
Examples
Sie leiteten das Unternehmen gemeinsam.
They managed the company together.
Wir leiteten die Diskussion.
We led the discussion.
Die Eltern leiteten ihre Kinder an.
The parents guided their children.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lead/manage sth. Sie leiteten die Firma gemeinsam.
((sb.)) to guide sb. Die Lehrer leiteten die Schüler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: führen (to lead), steuern (to steer), verwalten (to manage)
Etymology
From Old High German 'leiten', related to English 'to lead'. The root means 'to go, to travel'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'leader' (Leiter) who 'leads' (leitet) the way. Or a conductor leading an orchestra.