VERB
anspielen/ˈanˌʃpiːlən/to allude; to hint; to touch on
anspielen is a German verb that means to allude, to hint, or to touch on. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃpiːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spielte an" and the past participle is "angespielt".
Definitions
1.to refer to something indirectly; to make an allusion(communication, literature, conversation)
a.to refer to someone or something indirectly
Er hat in seiner Rede auf das Problem angespielt.—He alluded to the problem in his speech.
2.to initiate a play or start something by touching or moving(games, sports, music)
a.to play the first note, strike the first ball, or start a round
Der Spieler hat den Ball angespielt.—The player played the ball.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anspielen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spiele an |
| Present (du) | spielst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spielt an |
| Preterite (ich) | spielte an |
| Participle II | angespielt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spielte an |
| Imperative (singular) | spiele an |
| Imperative (plural) | spielt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anspielen" mean in English?
- "anspielen" means to allude, to hint, or to touch on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anspielen"?
- "anspielen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃpiːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anspielen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anspielen" is "angespielt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anspielen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anspielen" becomes "spielte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anspielen"?
- "anspielen" is a verb in German.
