VERB
anlegen/ˈanˌleːɡn̩/to invest; to apply; to put on
anlegen is a German verb that means to invest, to apply, or to put on. It is pronounced /ˈanˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte an" and the past participle is "angelegt".
Definitions
1.to invest money(finance)
a.to put money into something for returns
Er möchte sein Geld in Aktien anlegen.—He wants to invest his money in stocks.
2.to put on (clothing, equipment)(general usage)
a.to put on or wear something, often equipment
Vor dem Schwimmen muss man die Schwimmweste anlegen.—Before swimming, you have to put on the life jacket.
3.to create, to set up (something physical or digital)(setup/creation)
a.to establish or set up something new
Sie wollen einen neuen Park anlegen.—They want to create a new park.
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 apply, or to put on. 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.
