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in Führung liegen

to be in the lead

Türkçe: önde olmak

Noun
die Führung f.
Verb
liegen
Topic
Arbeit und Beruf
Register
Neutral register

Watch out. Contrasts with 'in Führung gehen' (action of taking the lead).

In a sentence

Which form of liegen fills the gap?

Der Marathonläufer ____ seit Kilometer dreißig in Führung.

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Der Marathonläufer liegt seit Kilometer dreißig in Führung.

How it is used

Means 'to be in the lead' – currently holding the top position. Neutral register. Use during a race or election to describe the current state. Contrasts with 'in Führung gehen' (action of taking the lead).

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