VERB
anfeuern/ˈanˌfɔɪ̯ɐn/to cheer on; to encourage; to stoke (a fire)
anfeuern is a German verb that means to cheer on, to encourage, or to stoke (a fire). It is pronounced /ˈanˌfɔɪ̯ɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "feuerte an" and the past participle is "angefeuert".
Definitions
1.to encourage or support someone vocally, especially during sports or competitions(support/cheer)
a.to cheer for someone or a team
Die Fans feuern ihre Mannschaft lautstark an.—The fans loudly cheer on their team.
2.to motivate or spur on someone(motivation)
a.to give emotional encouragement
Die Lehrerin hat die Schüler für die Prüfung angefeuert.—The teacher encouraged the students for the exam.
3.to stoke up or feed a fire(fire)
a.to increase the intensity of a fire
Er hat das Feuer im Kamin angefeuert.—He stoked the fire in the fireplace.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anfeuern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | feuere an |
| Present (du) | feuerst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | feuert an |
| Preterite (ich) | feuerte an |
| Participle II | angefeuert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | feuerte an |
| Imperative (singular) | feuere an |
| Imperative (plural) | feuert an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anfeuern" mean in English?
- "anfeuern" means to cheer on, to encourage, or to stoke (a fire). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anfeuern"?
- "anfeuern" is pronounced /ˈanˌfɔɪ̯ɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anfeuern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anfeuern" is "angefeuert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anfeuern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anfeuern" becomes "feuerte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anfeuern"?
- "anfeuern" is a verb in German.
