Lenken
Example: Er konnte das Gespräch geschickt auf ein anderes Thema lenken.
Definition
"Lenken" means to guide, steer, or direct something or someone, often with skill or intention. In the example, it refers to skillfully steering a conversation toward a different topic, showing control over the flow or direction of communication.
Etymology
The verb "lenken" comes from Middle High German 'lenken,' which meant to incline or bend. It is related to Old High German 'lenken' and is akin to the English word 'link' in the sense of connecting or directing. Did you know? The idea of bending or turning evolved into the modern sense of steering or directing.
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"Lenken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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