anführen

1.

to lead

(In the sense of being the leader of a movement or pack. The person calling the shots and being at the front line. Sometimes also used for the leader in a competition. )
Examples
  • Er hat die Demonstration letzten Samstag angeführt.
  • He led the demonstration last Saturday.
2.

to bring up

("etwas anführen" - bringing up a fact or argument in a debate or discussion. Sounds a bit formal and boring.)
Examples
  • Andrew Huberman führt stets Studien an, um seine Argumente zu untermauern. Deshalb wirkt er glaubwürdig.
  • Andrew Huberman always brings up studies to support his arguments. That makes him seem credible.

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“Sounds a bit formal and boring” yeah sounds exactly like something from my c1 coursebook ; )

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Reply to  Emanuel

I started c1,2 earlier this year but when i started the course I had a substitute teacher that I really didn’t like and also had been working 32 hours a week plus doing german classes 8-10 hours a week for over a year. plus homework. I just was a bit burnt out from the courses and decided to drop out and give myself a break

In the meantime I did a B2 grammar refresher course, a pronunication course and a some self studying. I’m planning to go back and start c1,2 in november as there is a course starting then with great teachers….

plenty of time to learn some boring words before the end of 2024…

Last edited 2 years ago by xv

How many meanings does the German word 'anführen' have?

anführen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to lead, 2. to bring up.

What is the past tense of 'anführen'?

hat angeführt / führte an

What is 'anführen' related to?

The word 'anführen' is related to an and führen.

Where can I learn more about 'anführen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.