NOUN

Anliegen/ˈanˌliːɡn̩/request; concern; matter

Anliegen is a German noun that means request, concern, or matter. It is pronounced /ˈanˌliːɡn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Anliegen".

Definitions

1.a concern or request one presents to someone; official request(request, petition)

a.formal or personal request

Ich habe ein dringendes Anliegen an Sie.I have an urgent request for you.

2.something important to a person; a matter one cares about(concern, issue)

a.personal concern or cause

Der Umweltschutz ist für viele Menschen ein wichtiges Anliegen.Environmental protection is an important concern for many people.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Anliegendie Anliegen
Genitivedes Anliegensder Anliegen
Dativedem Anliegenden Anliegen
Accusativedas Anliegendie Anliegen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Anliegen" mean in English?
"Anliegen" means request, concern, or matter. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Anliegen"?
"Anliegen" is pronounced /ˈanˌliːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Anliegen" der, die, or das?
"Anliegen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Anliegen"?
The plural of "Anliegen" is "Anliegen".
What part of speech is "Anliegen"?
"Anliegen" is a noun in German.

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