German Word · Intermediate
verleiten
to cause someone to do something detrimental, risky or imprudent, to incite
Pronunciation: /fərˈlaɪ̯tən/
Meaning
to cause someone to do something detrimental, risky or imprudent, to incite
Example
Ich weiß wirklich nicht, was ihn verleitet hat, auf dieses Angebot einzugehen.
I really don't know what it was that made him agree to this offer.
Practice tips
- Practice verleiten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.