einleiten
initiate
Etwas beginnen oder starten, zum Beispiel einen Prozess oder ein Gespräch.
The German word "einleiten" is a verb that means "to initiate" or "to introduce". It is made up of the prefix "ein-" and the verb "leiten," which means "to lead" or "to direct." Thus, "einleiten" essentially involves beginning something by leading into it.
Similar words in German with overlapping meanings include "beginnen" (to begin), "starten" (to start), and "eröffnen" (to open formally).
The difference between "einleiten" and these other words lies mainly in context and formality, with "einleiten" generally implying a more formal or structured initiation, like the commencement of a meeting or a process, whereas "beginnen" and "starten" are more general and can be used in a broader array of situations.
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Examples
Sie leiten die Konferenz ein.verb
They initiate the conference.
Wir leiten das Verfahren jetzt ein.verb
We initiate the procedure now.
Er leitet die Diskussion ein.verb
He initiates the discussion.
Sie müssen die Besprechung einleiten.verb
You have to initiate the meeting.
Man sollte das Gespräch richtig einleiten.verb
One should properly initiate the conversation.
Wann wird der nächste Schritt eingeleitet?verb
When will the next step be initiated?
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