Lenken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lenken" is used as verb with the meaning of "steer", "guide" or "direct".

Essential properties of "lenken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: lenken
  • Simple past: lenkte
  • Participle: gelenkt

See full conjugation of lenken

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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 "lenken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To steer/guide a vehicle or object"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lenkt das Auto vorsichtig durch den dichten Verkehr.He steers the car carefully through the heavy traffic.
  2. Sie lenkt das Schiff sicher in den Hafen.She guides the ship safely into the harbor.
  3. Der Pilot lenkt das Flugzeug durch Turbulenzen.The pilot steers the plane through turbulence.

2.) "To influence the course of something/decisions"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Manager versucht, die Diskussion in eine bestimmte Richtung lenken.The manager tries to direct the discussion in a certain direction.
  2. Sie lenkt geschickt die Aufmerksamkeit auf das Hauptthema.She skillfully directs attention to the main topic.
  3. Die Regierung will die Wirtschaft in eine nachhaltige Richtung lenken.The government wants to steer the economy in a sustainable direction.

3.) "To divert/distract attention"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, von seinen Fehlern abzulenken.He tries to distract from his mistakes.
  2. Die Musik soll die Patienten von ihren Schmerzen ablenken.The music is supposed to distract the patients from their pain.
  3. Sie lenkt das Gespräch auf ein anderes Thema um.She diverts the conversation to another topic.
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