NOUN
Anlass/ˈanˌlas/occasion; reason; cause
Anlass is a German noun that means occasion, reason, or cause. It is pronounced /ˈanˌlas/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Anlässe".
Definitions
1.special event or celebration(event; festive context)
a.festive or significant gathering
Die Hochzeit war ein schöner Anlass für ein großes Fest.—The wedding was a lovely occasion for a big party.
2.reason or cause for something happening(reason; justification)
a.motivation or trigger for an action or event
Sein Verhalten gab Anlass zur Sorge.—His behavior gave cause for concern.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Anlass | die Anlässe |
| Genitive | des Anlasses | der Anlässe |
| Dative | dem Anlass | den Anlässen |
| Accusative | den Anlass | die Anlässe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Anlass" mean in English?
- "Anlass" means occasion, reason, or cause. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Anlass"?
- "Anlass" is pronounced /ˈanˌlas/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Anlass" der, die, or das?
- "Anlass" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Anlass"?
- The plural of "Anlass" is "Anlässe".
- What part of speech is "Anlass"?
- "Anlass" is a noun in German.
