einleitend
Translation
introductory, preliminary, opening
Examples
Er sprach einige einleitende Worte.
He spoke a few introductory words.
Einleitend möchte ich mich bedanken.
To begin with, I would like to say thank you.
Grammar Patterns
einleitend + Noun introductory ... He spoke a few introductory words.
Einleitend, ... To begin with, ... Einleitend, I would like to introduce the topic.
Similar Words
einführend (introductory), anfänglich (initial)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'einleiten' (to introduce), from 'ein-' (in) + 'leiten' (to lead). Meaning 'leading in'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'leading' ('leiten') someone 'in' ('ein') to a topic. The 'einleitende' words are the first step.