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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Anlassdie Anlässe
Genitivedes Anlassesder Anlässe
Dativedem Anlassden Anlässen
Accusativeden Anlassdie 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.

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