VERB
angehen/ˈanˌɡeːən/concern; approach; start (machine etc.)
angehen is a German verb that means concern, approach, or start (machine etc.). It is pronounced /ˈanˌɡeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ging an" and the past participle is "angegangen".
Definitions
1.to concern; to be relevant to(concern, involve)
a.to be about, relate to someone or something
Was mich angeht, habe ich nichts dagegen.—As far as I'm concerned, I have nothing against it.
2.to come on; to start (of machines, lights, etc.)(begin functioning, start)
a.to switch on, to begin working (of technical devices)
Das Licht geht automatisch an, wenn es dunkel wird.—The light turns on automatically when it gets dark.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | angehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gehe an |
| Present (du) | gehst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | geht an |
| Preterite (ich) | ging an |
| Participle II | angegangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ginge an |
| Imperative (singular) | geh an |
| Imperative (plural) | geht an |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "angehen" mean in English?
- "angehen" means concern, approach, or start (machine etc.). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "angehen"?
- "angehen" is pronounced /ˈanˌɡeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "angehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "angehen" is "angegangen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "angehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "angehen" becomes "ging an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "angehen"?
- "angehen" is a verb in German.
