geleitet
led
Being under the leadership, supervision, or direction of someone or something.
EXAMPLE
Das von Experten geleitete Seminar war sehr informativ.
The seminar led by experts was very informative.
geleitet
led / conducted
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Meanings
geleitet
conducted / channeled
Guided or channeled in a particular direction. Often refers to energy, signals, or liquids.
EXAMPLE
Der elektrische Strom wird durch das Kupferkabel sicher geleitet.
The electric current is safely conducted through the copper cable.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Geleitet' (led/conducted) is the past participle of the verb 'leiten' (to lead/conduct). It is used like an adjective to describe something that is under leadership or is guided in a direction.
EXAMPLE
Das gut geleitete Unternehmen ist sehr erfolgreich.
The well-led company is very successful.
Context clue
The meaning depends on the context. If it is about people, projects, or organizations, 'geleitet' (led) means 'geführt' (led) or 'gemanagt' (managed). If it is about physics, technology, or liquids, it means 'transportiert' (transported) or 'kanalisiert' (channeled).
EXAMPLE
Das vom Dirigenten geleitete Orchester spielte fantastisch.
The orchestra led by the conductor played fantastically.
Sentence structure with 'von'
To name the person or institution that has the leadership, the preposition 'von' (by) is used with the dative. This construction is very common.
EXAMPLE
Das vom Chefarzt geleitete Team führte die Operation durch.
The team led by the chief physician performed the operation.
Sentence structure with 'durch'
To name the medium through which something is transported, e.g. a cable or a pipe, you often use the preposition 'durch' (through) with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Das durch das Kabel geleitete Signal war sehr schwach.
The signal conducted through the cable was very weak.
Compare with
geleitet vs geführt
guided / managed
“geführt” and “geleitet” can both express responsibility for an organization. “geführt” refers more to general or practical management, while “geleitet” places greater emphasis on official leadership responsibility. Depending on the perspective, both words can be used for the same organization.
geleitet
Das Familienunternehmen wird offiziell von Lea als Geschäftsführerin geleitet.
The family business is officially led by Lea in her role as managing director.
geführt
Das Familienunternehmen wird im Alltag von Lea geführt.
The family business is run day to day by Lea.
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