Der Anführer
Example: Der Anführer der Gruppe plante die nächste Aktion sorgfältig.
Definition
"Der Anführer" refers to the leader or head of a group, organization, or movement, who directs and guides the actions and decisions of others. For example, in "Der Anführer der Gruppe plante die nächste Aktion sorgfältig," it means the person responsible for planning and leading the group's next move.
Etymology
The word "der Anführer" comes from the German prefix "an-" meaning 'on' or 'at' and the verb "führen," which means 'to lead.' Thus, "Anführer" literally means 'one who leads on or at the front.' Its origin reflects the role of someone guiding others forward.
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"Der Anführer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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