anlegen/ˈanˌleːɡn̩/to invest; to lay out; to apply
anlegen is a German verb that means to invest, to lay out, or to apply. It is pronounced /ˈanˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte an" and the past participle is "angelegt".
Definitions
1.to invest money(finance/investment)
a.to put money into something for interest or profit
Er hat sein Geld sicher in Aktien angelegt.—He invested his money securely in stocks.
2.to lay out; to design or create something physically(construction/planning)
a.to create or design something, especially parks, paths, or files
Der Park wurde im 19. Jahrhundert angelegt.—The park was laid out in the 19th century.
3.to apply or put something on/against(usage/application)
a.to place or apply (e.g., a tool or an object) against something
Die Schiene wurde am Bein angelegt.—The splint was applied to the leg.
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 invest, to lay out, or to apply. 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.
