Beiführen

Beiführen is a German verb that translates to "to bring along," "to append," or "to attach" in English. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. The verb is formed by combining the prefix "bei-" (meaning "along" or "with") and the verb "führen" (meaning "to lead" or "to guide").

The meaning of beiführen can vary depending on the context. When used in the sense of "to bring along," it implies accompanying someone or something to a place. For example, "Er wird seine Frau zum Ball beiführen" translates to "He will bring his wife along to the ball." In the context of documents or files, beiführen means to attach or append something. For instance, "Bitte beiführen Sie die erforderlichen Unterlagen" means "Please attach the required documents."

The past participle of beiführen is beigeführt. The verb is conjugated regularly, following the pattern of other weak verbs in German. It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in written communication. Understanding the nuances of beiführen is important for accurate comprehension of German texts and for effective communication in the language.