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lenken.

to steer, drive

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈlɛŋkən/[ˈlɛŋ.kŋ̍][-k(ə)n]
  1. to steer, drive

    weak
  2. to navigate, guide

    weak
  3. to regulate

    weak
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German lenken, from Old High German lanca, related to Gelenk. Compare English lank (related to link), Hunsrik lenke.

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