Leiden
Example: De leraar leidt de studenten naar het klaslokaal.
Definition
"Leiden" means to guide or direct someone or something towards a specific place or goal, often implying a leadership or management role. For example, a teacher leads students to the classroom, showing the way or providing direction.
Etymology
The word "leiden" originates from Old Dutch and is related to the German verb 'leiten,' meaning to lead. It is linked to the Proto-Germanic root *laidijan, which means to go or travel, reflecting the concept of guiding or directing others along a path.
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"Leiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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