Meaning 1neutral; travel and education · 82%
A person who accompanies visitors around a place and explains important features.
Natural examples
Der Führer erklärte die Geschichte des Schlosses.
The guide explained the castle's history.
Unser Führer führte die Gruppe durch das Museum.
Our guide led the group through the museum.
Der Führer beantwortete Fragen zur Burg.
The guide answered questions about the castle.
Usage note
Führer is masculine; plural Führer. Modern contexts often use Reiseführer, Stadtführer, or Guide; the word also carries a heavily charged historical political association.
Mini-lesson: Führer
A person who accompanies visitors around a place and explains important features. Führer is masculine; plural Führer. Modern contexts often use Reiseführer, Stadtführer, or Guide; the word also carries a heavily charged historical political association.
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