Anführen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anführen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lead", "to guide" or "to command".

Essential properties of "anführen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anführen
  • Simple past: führte an
  • Participle: angeführt

See full conjugation of anführen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anführen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lead, to guide"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wird die Expedition anführen.He will lead the expedition.
  2. Sie führte die Protestbewegung an.She led the protest movement.
  3. Wer wird das Team beim nächsten Spiel anführen?Who will lead the team in the next game?

2.) "To cite, to mention"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er führte mehrere Gründe für seine Entscheidung an.He cited several reasons for his decision.
  2. In ihrem Bericht führt sie verschiedene Quellen an.In her report, she cites various sources.
  3. Können Sie ein Beispiel anführen?Can you give an example?

3.) "To deceive, to trick"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat uns alle angeführt.He deceived us all.
  2. Lass dich nicht von ihm angeführen!Don't let him trick you!
  3. Sie fühlte sich angeführt, als sie die Wahrheit erfuhr.She felt deceived when she learned the truth.
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