adjective

geführt

guided · guide · conduct

Beschreibt etwas, das von einer Person oder Gruppe geleitet, begleitet oder organisiert wurde.

The German word "geführt" is the past participle of the verb "führen," which means "to lead" or "to guide." In this form, "geführt" can be used in various contexts, such as "unter Führung" (under leadership) or to describe something that is led or guided, such as in "geführte Tour" (guided tour).

  • "führen" means "to lead" or "to guide."

Similar words include "geleitet" (led), "dirigiert" (conducted or directed), and "angeleitet" (supervised or instructed).

Difference in usage:

  • "Geleitet" implies leadership or direction often in a more formal or organizational sense, such as leading a business or a program.
  • "Dirigiert" is mainly used in the context of conducting music or directing an event with precision and control.
  • "Angeleitet" emphasizes instruction or guidance, often in a learning or training context.

So while "geführt" is broadly about leading or guiding, similar words might imply different forms of leadership or guidance depending on the context.

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Examples

Eine geführte Tour durch die Altstadt beginnt um drei Uhr.adjective

A guided tour through the old town starts at three o'clock.

Morgen wird ein geführter Ausflug angeboten.adjective

Tomorrow a guided excursion will be offered.

Die Diskussion wurde gestern sehr respektvoll geführt.adjective

The discussion was conducted very respectfully yesterday.

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