VERB
anregen/ˈanˌʁeːɡn̩/to stimulate; to prompt; to inspire
anregen is a German verb that means to stimulate, to prompt, or to inspire. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʁeːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "regte an" and the past participle is "angeregt".
Definitions
1.to cause someone to do or consider something; to inspire or motivate(to inspire to activity or thought)
a.to stimulate an idea, discussion, or thought process
Das Gespräch wurde durch ihre Fragen angeregt.—The conversation was stimulated by her questions.
2.to cause a physiological or biological activity(to stimulate biologically or physically)
a.to stimulate a bodily process
Das Getränk regt den Kreislauf an.—The drink stimulates circulation.
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 prompt, or to inspire. 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.
