Dutch word leidmotief comes from Dutch leiden, Dutch motief (Motif (in music and other arts).. Motive.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| leiden | Dutch (nld) | (intransitive) to lead, to go, to follow a path to. (transitive) to guide. (transitive) to lead, to take the lead. |
| motief | Dutch (nld) | Motif (in music and other arts).. Motive. |
| leidmotief | Dutch (nld) | Leitmotif. |