ADJECTIVE

führend/ˈfyːʁənt/leading; foremost; top

führend is a German adjective that means leading, foremost, or top. It is pronounced /ˈfyːʁənt/.

Definitions

1.being at the top or ahead in a group, field, or ranking(position; status)

a.in leading position; foremost

Deutschland ist ein führendes Industrieland.—Germany is a leading industrial country.

b.excellent or most important in a given area

Sie ist eine führende Wissenschaftlerin auf ihrem Gebiet.—She is a leading scientist in her field.

Adjective Forms

Positiveführend

Frequently asked questions

What does "führend" mean in English?
"führend" means leading, foremost, or top. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "führend"?
"führend" is pronounced /ˈfyːʁənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "führend"?
"führend" is a adjective in German.

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