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

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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