VERB
anprobieren/ˈanpʁoˌbiːʁən/to try on (clothes); to fit on
anprobieren is a German verb that means to try on (clothes) or to fit on. It is pronounced /ˈanpʁoˌbiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "probierte an" and the past participle is "anprobiert".
Definitions
1.to put on clothes or accessories to check fit or appearance(shopping, clothing)
a.to put on an article of clothing to see if it fits or looks good
Ich möchte dieses Kleid anprobieren.—I would like to try on this dress.
b.to check if something (e.g., shoes or hat) is the right size or style before buying
Haben Sie diese Schuhe schon anprobiert?—Have you already tried on these shoes?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anprobieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | probiere an |
| Present (du) | probierst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | probiert an |
| Preterite (ich) | probierte an |
| Participle II | anprobiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | probierte an |
| Imperative (singular) | probier an |
| Imperative (plural) | probiert an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anprobieren" mean in English?
- "anprobieren" means to try on (clothes) or to fit on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anprobieren"?
- "anprobieren" is pronounced /ˈanpʁoˌbiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anprobieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anprobieren" is "anprobiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anprobieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anprobieren" becomes "probierte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anprobieren"?
- "anprobieren" is a verb in German.
