Lotsen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lotsen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pilot", "to guide" or "to steer".

Essential properties of "lotsen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: lotsen
Simple past: lotste
Participle: gelotst

regulartransitive

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 "lotsen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To guide or direct to a specific destination"

Definition: "To guide or direct someone or something towards a specific destination."
Translation(s): to pilot, to guide, to steer
Synonym(s): führen, leiten, navigieren
Antonym(s): verwirren, irreführen
Related word(s): Pilot, Navigator, Führung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kapitän musste das Schiff sicher in den Hafen lotsen.The captain had to pilot the ship safely into port.
Die Lehrerin lotsen die Schüler durch das Museum.The teacher guided the students through the museum.
Er lotsen das Flugzeug durch den dichten Nebel.He steered the plane through the dense fog.

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