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.specific event or occasion(event, situation)
a.event, celebration, or circumstance
Die Hochzeit war ein schöner Anlass für ein Fest.—The wedding was a nice occasion for a celebration.
2.reason or cause for something(reason, motive)
a.justification or trigger for an action or event
Sein Verhalten gab keinen Anlass zur Sorge.—His behavior gave no 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.
