anlegen/ˈanˌleːɡn̩/to put on (clothes); to invest; to create
anlegen is a German verb that means to put on (clothes), to invest, or to create. It is pronounced /ˈanˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte an" and the past participle is "angelegt".
Definitions
1.to put on or fasten something(clothes/equipment)
a.to put on or equip (esp. clothing, devices)
Bevor er ins Wasser sprang, legte er die Schwimmweste an.—Before he jumped into the water, he put on the life jacket.
2.to invest money(money/investment)
a.to invest money or capital
Sie legt ihr Geld am liebsten in Immobilien an.—She prefers to invest her money in real estate.
3.to create or set up something(creation/layout)
a.to construct or lay out (e.g., a garden, file, account)
Wir wollen im Frühjahr einen neuen Garten anlegen.—We want to create a new garden in the spring.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege an |
| Present (du) | legst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt an |
| Preterite (ich) | legte an |
| Participle II | angelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte an |
| Imperative (singular) | leg an |
| Imperative (plural) | legt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anlegen" mean in English?
- "anlegen" means to put on (clothes), to invest, or to create. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anlegen"?
- "anlegen" is pronounced /ˈanˌleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anlegen" is "angelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anlegen" becomes "legte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anlegen"?
- "anlegen" is a verb in German.
