guided / managed
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guided
Under the direction or accompaniment of someone. Often used for tours, hikes, or visits.
Wir haben an einer geführten Tour durch das historische Stadtzentrum teilgenommen.
We took part in a guided tour through the historic city center.
managed
With reference to businesses, households, or records: directed, managed, or maintained in a particular way.
Das Hotel ist ein gut geführtes Familienunternehmen.
The hotel is a well-managed family business.
guided
Technical: moved along a predetermined path or rail in order to ensure precise movement.
Das Sägeblatt wird in einer Nut geführt, um einen geraden Schnitt zu garantieren.
The saw blade is guided in a groove to guarantee a straight cut.
'Geführt' (guided/managed) is the past participle of the verb 'führen' (to lead/guide). It always describes something that is led, guided, or directed by someone or something.
Das Protokoll der Sitzung wird von der Sekretärin geführt.
The minutes of the meeting are kept by the secretary.
Often, the person or institution that has the leadership is added with the preposition 'von' (by). This is a typical passive construction.
Die von einem Experten geführte Diskussion war sehr informativ.
The discussion guided by an expert was very informative.
In the meaning of 'geleitet' (guided/led), 'geführt' (guided) is very often used for tourist activities. Typical combinations are 'eine geführte Tour' (a guided tour), 'eine geführte Wanderung' (a guided hike), or 'ein geführter Stadtrundgang' (a guided city walk).
Bei einer geführten Wanderung erfährt man viel über die lokale Flora und Fauna.
On a guided hike, you learn a lot about the local flora and fauna.
To describe the quality of the management, 'geführt' (managed) is often combined with an adverb or another noun. Examples are 'gut/schlecht geführt' (well/poorly managed), 'professionell geführt' (professionally managed), or 'familiengeführt' (family-run).
Das familiengeführte Restaurant ist für seine traditionelle Küche bekannt.
The family-run restaurant is known for its traditional cuisine.
powered / operated
“geführt” and “betrieben” can both indicate that a person or organization runs a business or facility. “geführt” places greater emphasis on leadership and management, while “betrieben” also highlights practical upkeep and day-to-day operation. Use a “geführtes” business when focusing on its management, and a “betriebenes” café when focusing on its ongoing operation.
Das kleine Geschäft wird seit vielen Jahren von einer Familie geführt.
The small business has been run by a family for many years.
Das kleine Café wird seit vielen Jahren von einer Familie betrieben.
The small café has been operated by a family for many years.
