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leading
Being in first place; occupying the most important or most successful position in a particular field.
Das Unternehmen ist führend in der Entwicklung von künstlicher Intelligenz.
The company is leading in the development of artificial intelligence.
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Having a guiding or decisive role in a group, project, or organization.
Er war eine der führenden Figuren in der Bürgerrechtsbewegung.
He was one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement.
'Führend' (leading) is the present participle of the verb 'führen' (to lead). It describes a person or thing that is actively leading or is at the top.
Der Konzern hat eine führende Marktposition.
The corporation has a leading market position.
To indicate the field in which someone or something is leading, the preposition 'in' is almost always used with the dative.
Dieses Institut ist führend in der Krebsforschung.
This institute is leading in cancer research.
In the meaning 'an erster Stelle' (in first place), 'führend' (leading) is often used for companies, manufacturers, or brands in relation to the market or technology.
Sie ist der führende Anbieter von Softwarelösungen in dieser Branche.
She is the leading provider of software solutions in this industry.
When it is about influence, 'führend' (leading) is often combined with nouns such as 'Rolle' (role), 'Figur' (figure), 'Position' (position), or 'Persönlichkeit' (personality).
Der Wissenschaftler spielte eine führende Rolle bei dem Projekt.
The scientist played a leading role in the project.
managerial / conductive
Both words can describe an important role in an organization. Leitend specifically points to leadership and responsibility tasks. Führend can mean this as well, but it can also refer to an outstanding or especially successful position without a specific management function.
Durch ihre großen Erfolge gilt sie als führende Forscherin des Instituts.
Because of her major successes, she is considered the institute's leading researcher.
Mit Verantwortung für das gesamte Team arbeitet sie als leitende Forscherin des Instituts.
Responsible for the entire team, she works as the institute's head researcher.
