lead

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.
    de: Blei
  2. noun
    The graphite core of a pencil.
    de: Mine
  3. noun
    The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.
    de: Vorsprung
  4. noun
    A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
    de: Hinweis
  5. noun
    The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.
    de: Hauptrolle
  6. verb
    To show the way by going in advance; guide.
    de: führen
  7. verb
    To be in charge or command of; direct.
    de: leiten
  8. verb
    To result in or bring about; cause.
    de: führen zu
  9. verb
    To live or experience a particular kind of life.
    de: führen (Leben)
  10. adjective
    Most important; primary; chief.
    de: haupt-

examples

  1. Old pipes were often made of lead.

    Alte Rohre waren oft aus Blei.

  2. The lead in my pencil broke.

    Die Mine in meinem Bleistift ist gebrochen.

  3. Our team has taken the lead in the championship.

    Unser Team hat die Führung in der Meisterschaft übernommen.

  4. The detective followed a new lead.

    Der Detektiv folgte einer neuen Spur.

  5. She played the lead in the school play.

    Sie spielte die Hauptrolle im Schultheaterstück.

  6. The guide led us through the forest.

    Der Führer führte uns durch den Wald.

  7. She leads the marketing department.

    Sie leitet die Marketingabteilung.

  8. This path leads to the river.

    Dieser Weg führt zum Fluss.

  9. He leads a quiet life in the countryside.

    Er führt ein ruhiges Leben auf dem Land.

  10. Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.

    Bleivergiftung ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko.