VERB
anpassen/ˈanˌpasn̩/to adapt; to adjust; to tailor
anpassen is a German verb that means to adapt, to adjust, or to tailor. It is pronounced /ˈanˌpasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "passte an" and the past participle is "angepasst".
Definitions
1.to adapt something to fit or suit new conditions(make suitable)
a.change or modify something to make it suitable
Wir müssen das Programm an die neuen Anforderungen anpassen.—We need to adapt the program to the new requirements.
2.to get used to something; to become adjusted(become accustomed; reflexive)
a.become accustomed to a situation or environment
Es dauert eine Weile, bis man sich an das Klima anpasst.—It takes a while to adjust to the climate.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anpassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | passe an |
| Present (du) | passt an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | passt an |
| Preterite (ich) | passte an |
| Participle II | angepasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | passte an |
| Imperative (singular) | pass an |
| Imperative (plural) | passt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anpassen" mean in English?
- "anpassen" means to adapt, to adjust, or to tailor. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anpassen"?
- "anpassen" is pronounced /ˈanˌpasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anpassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anpassen" is "angepasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anpassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anpassen" becomes "passte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anpassen"?
- "anpassen" is a verb in German.
