VERB
anbringen/ˈanˌbʁɪŋən/to attach; to install; to mention
anbringen is a German verb that means to attach, to install, or to mention. It is pronounced /ˈanˌbʁɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brachte an" and the past participle is "angebracht".
Definitions
1.to attach or fix something to a surface(physical)
a.to fasten or mount an object on something
Er hat das Bild an der Wand angebracht.—He attached the picture to the wall.
2.to install equipment or a device(technical/installation)
a.to put up or install an apparatus
Wir müssen die Rauchmelder noch anbringen.—We still have to install the smoke detectors.
3.to bring up or mention something (an argument, suggestion)(figurative/communication)
a.to state or put forward
Sie brachte einen wichtigen Einwand an.—She brought up an important objection.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anbringen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bringe an |
| Present (du) | bringst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bringt an |
| Preterite (ich) | brachte an |
| Participle II | angebracht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | brächte an |
| Imperative (singular) | bring an |
| Imperative (plural) | bringt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anbringen" mean in English?
- "anbringen" means to attach, to install, or to mention. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anbringen"?
- "anbringen" is pronounced /ˈanˌbʁɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anbringen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anbringen" is "angebracht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anbringen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anbringen" becomes "brachte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anbringen"?
- "anbringen" is a verb in German.
