Leiten
Example: Sie leitet das Team bei dem neuen Projekt sehr gut.
Definition
"Leiten" means to guide, direct, or manage a group, project, or process. It involves taking responsibility for organizing and overseeing activities to ensure they run smoothly and achieve their intended goals, as in the example: ‘She leads the team on the new project very well.’
Etymology
The German verb "leiten" comes from the Old High German word 'leitōn,' which means to lead or guide. It is related to the English word 'lead,' both deriving from the Proto-Germanic root '*laidijaną.' Did you know? The word has kept a consistent meaning related to guiding or directing throughout its history.
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"Leiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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