leit- root words — words with the leit- root

The root leit- comes from German leiten, meaning to lead. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including leitmotif, leitmotiv. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the leit- root

Explore words with leit- — words containing the leit- root and sharing its sense of "to lead". Examples include leitmotif, leitmotiv. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does leit- mean?

The leit- root means to lead, from German leiten. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.