Durchzuführen

"Durchzuführen" is a German verb meaning "to carry out," "to perform," or "to execute." It is a separable verb, meaning the prefix "durch-" separates from the verb stem "führen" in certain grammatical contexts, typically in the past tense or when the verb is not in the infinitive or participle form. The full infinitive form is "durchführen."

This verb is commonly used in a wide range of contexts, from everyday tasks to more formal or technical situations. For example, one might "durchführen" a study, a project, an experiment, a survey, a change, an inspection, a procedure, or even a party. The meaning implies a deliberate action taken to bring something to completion or to implement a plan.

The past participle is "durchgeführt." For instance, "Die Studie wurde erfolgreich durchgeführt" translates to "The study was successfully carried out." In compound sentences, the prefix often attaches to the end of the clause when the infinitive is used, such as "Wir werden das Projekt morgen durchführen." This is in contrast to verbs like "anrufen" (to call), where the prefix moves to the end: "Wir werden morgen anrufen." However, in the case of "durchführen," the prefix remains with the verb stem in subordinate clauses: "Wir hoffen, dass wir das Projekt morgen durchführen können."