VERB
anschließen/ˈanˌʃliːsn̩/to connect; to affiliate; to join
anschließen is a German verb that means to connect, to affiliate, or to join. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schloss an" and the past participle is "angeschlossen".
Definitions
1.to connect (a device or system to something else)(technology, connections)
a.to attach or plug in an electronic device to a power source or network
Ich habe den Drucker an den Computer angeschlossen.—I connected the printer to the computer.
2.to join or affiliate (with a group, organization, or activity)(organizations, social)
a.to become a member of a group or organization
Viele Länder haben sich der EU angeschlossen.—Many countries have joined the EU.
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 affiliate, or to join. 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.
