geführt
Meaning and Usage
"Geführt" is the past participle form of the verb "führen," which means "to lead" or "to guide" in English. It is used to indicate that something has been guided or led by someone or something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "geführt" consists of the prefix "ge-" indicating the past participle form, and the root "führt" which is derived from the verb "führen." The verb "führen" comes from the Middle High German "vürren" and has its origin in the Old High German "fuoren."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "geführt" is similar to the English word "led" as they both indicate the past participle form of the verb "to lead."
Cultural Context
In a cultural context, "geführt" can be used in various scenarios, such as describing a guided tour, a led negotiation, or a guided team.
Example Sentences
- Die Gruppe wurde von einem erfahrenen Guide geführt. (The group was led by an experienced guide.)
- Das Projekt wurde erfolgreich durch das Team geführt. (The project was successfully led by the team.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "geführt," think of the English word "led" and associate it with the past action of "leading" or "guiding" in German.
Additional Vocabulary
- führen (verb) - to lead, to guide
- Leitung (noun) - leadership, guidance
- anführen (verb) - to lead, to command
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As "geführt" is the past participle of a verb, it does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
The conjugation of the verb "führen" in the present tense:
- ich führe (I lead)
- du führst (you lead)
- er/sie/es führt (he/she/it leads)
- wir führen (we lead)
- ihr führt (you lead)
- sie führen (they lead)