VERB
anschließen/ˈanˌʃliːsn̩/to connect; to join; to attach
anschließen is a German verb that means to connect, to join, or to attach. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schloss an" and the past participle is "angeschlossen".
Definitions
1.to connect (a device to another device or to power)(technology, devices)
a.to physically connect a device (e.g. cable, apparatus)
Kannst du bitte den Drucker anschließen?—Could you please connect the printer?
2.to join (a group, an activity, an initiative)(participation, group)
a.to become part of a group, organization, or movement; often with the reflexive form 'sich anschließen'
Er hat sich der Wandergruppe angeschlossen.—He joined the hiking group.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anschließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schließe an |
| Present (du) | schließt an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schließt an |
| Preterite (ich) | schloss an |
| Participle II | angeschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlösse an |
| Imperative (singular) | schließ an |
| Imperative (plural) | schließt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anschließen" mean in English?
- "anschließen" means to connect, to join, or to attach. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anschließen"?
- "anschließen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anschließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anschließen" is "angeschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anschließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anschließen" becomes "schloss an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anschließen"?
- "anschließen" is a verb in German.
