heran|führen
Translation
to lead toward, to introduce to, to guide to
Examples
Der Lehrer muss Schüler an das Thema heranführen.
The teacher must introduce students to the topic.
Er wurde langsam an die neue Aufgabe herangeführt.
He was slowly introduced to the new task.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((an et4)) heranführen to introduce sb. to sth. The teacher introduces the students to the topic.
Similar Words
einführen, anleiten, bekannt machen mit
Etymology
Separable verb. Prefix heran- (toward) + verb führen (to lead).
Memory Tips
Visualize 'leading' (führen) someone 'toward' (heran) a new subject or task.