führen is a regular verb (ending in -en) that means “to lead,” “to guide,” or “to conduct.” It is used when someone directs people, manages a team, or leads a process. Like other -en verbs, it follows standard conjugation patterns.
- Infinitive: führen
- Meaning: to lead, to guide, to conduct
- Usage: leadership, management, guidance, direction
*führen* means to lead or to guide.
Conjugation
Present tense:
ich führe — I lead
du führst — you lead (sing., informal)
er/sie/es führt — he/she/it leads
wir führen — we lead
ihr führt — you lead (pl.)
sie/Sie führen — they/you (formal) lead
führen is regular, but note the typical -st/-t endings for du/er/sie/es/ihr.
Simple past (Präteritum):
ich führte, du führtest, er/sie/es führte, wir führten, ihr führtet, sie führten
Past participle: geführt
Auxiliary for Perfekt: haben
→ Perfekt: Ich habe geführt (I have led)
The auxiliary verb 'haben' is used with 'führen' in the Perfekt.
Present Tense Example Sentences
- Wir führen das Team zum Erfolg.
We lead the team to success.
(Usage: leadership, motivation)
- Der Lehrer führt die Schüler durch den Test.
The teacher guides the students through the test.
(Usage: guidance, instruction)
- Können Sie die Konferenz führen?
Can you lead the conference?
(Usage: managing/directing a meeting)
- Die Firma führt neue Richtlinien ein.
The company is introducing new policies.
(Usage: leading change/implementation)
- Er führt das Gespräch sehr geschickt.
He leads the conversation very skillfully.
(Usage: directing a discussion)
'führen' is used for leading a team, directing a meeting, or guiding someone.
The infinitive form of 'to lead' is 'führen.'
For 'we' and 'they,' use 'führen.'
The past participle of 'führen' is 'geführt.'
You use 'haben' with 'führen' in the perfect tense.
Derivative & Related Words
- Die Führung (noun): leadership, management, direction
- Der Führer (m.) / Die Führerin (f.): leader
- Missführen: to mislead
- Sich führen: to conduct oneself, behave
'die Führung' means leadership or management.
Conclusion
führen is essential for discussing leadership and direction.
- Use it for anyone who leads, guides, or manages.
- It’s a regular -en verb with common derivations like die Führung.
'führen' means to lead or to guide.
The correct forms are ich führe, du führst, er führt, wir führen, ihr führt, sie führen.
The past participle of 'führen' is 'geführt.'
You use 'haben' to form the Perfekt with 'führen'.