lenken

hat gelenkt · lenkte
Based on: *kleng-
Verb #840 Verb
1.

to steer, to direct, to be at the helm, to guide

(The focus is clearly giving direction or "make go in a direction". For guidance that includes stuff like giving knowledge or motivation, "führen" or "leiten" is the better word.)
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Examples
  • Ich lenke nach links.
  • I steer to the left.
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Word of the Day – “lenken”

A fun look at the meaning of "lenken", the difference to "steuern" and how that relates to the German word for "to distract".

Vocab: lenken, der Lenker, ablenken, das Gelenk, das Lenkrad

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Word of the Day – “Steuer”

A fun look at the meaning of "die Steuer" and its brother "das Steuer" and the surprise connection between steering can taxation :). Also: a mention of "lenken"

Vocab: das Steuer, die Steuer, steuerbord, die Steuererklärung, die Steuerung, die Mehrwertsteuer

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

lenken has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to steer, to direct, to be at the helm, to guide .

What is the past tense of 'lenken'?

hat gelenkt / lenkte

What is 'lenken' related to?

The word 'lenken' is related to *kleng-.

Where can I learn more about 'lenken'?

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Word of the Day – “lenken”
A fun look at the meaning of "lenken", the difference to "steuern" and how that relates to the German word for "to distract".
Vocab: lenken, der Lenker, ablenken, das Gelenk, das Lenkrad
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Word of the Day – “Steuer”
A fun look at the meaning of "die Steuer" and its brother "das Steuer" and the surprise connection between steering can taxation :). Also: a mention of "lenken"
Vocab: das Steuer, die Steuer, steuerbord, die Steuererklärung, die Steuerung, die Mehrwertsteuer
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