anregen/ˈanˌʁeːɡn̩/to stimulate; to encourage; to suggest
anregen is a German verb that means to stimulate, to encourage, or to suggest. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʁeːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "regte an" and the past participle is "angeregt".
Definitions
1.to motivate or stimulate a process, an activity, or thoughts(to stimulate)
a.to cause someone to think or act
Das Buch regt zum Nachdenken an.—The book stimulates reflection.
b.to stimulate a function in the body or nature
Kaffee regt den Kreislauf an.—Coffee stimulates the circulation.
2.to inspire someone to do something; prompt(to encourage)
a.to motivate to action
Er regte sie an, sich zu bewerben.—He encouraged her to apply.
3.to propose something for consideration(to suggest)
a.to put forward an idea
Sie regte an, das Thema im nächsten Treffen zu besprechen.—She suggested discussing the topic at the next meeting.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anregen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rege an |
| Present (du) | regst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | regt an |
| Preterite (ich) | regte an |
| Participle II | angeregt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | regte an |
| Imperative (singular) | reg an |
| Imperative (plural) | regt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anregen" mean in English?
- "anregen" means to stimulate, to encourage, or to suggest. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anregen"?
- "anregen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʁeːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anregen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anregen" is "angeregt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anregen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anregen" becomes "regte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anregen"?
- "anregen" is a verb in German.
