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

Infinitiveangehen
Present (ich)gehe an
Present (du)gehst an
Present (er/sie/es)geht an
Preterite (ich)ging an
Participle IIangegangen
Konjunktiv II (ich)ginge an
Imperative (singular)geh an
Imperative (plural)geht an
Auxiliarysein

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.

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