VERB
ansprechen/ˈanˌʃpʁɛçn̩/to address; to approach; to bring up
ansprechen is a German verb that means to address, to approach, or to bring up. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprach an" and the past participle is "angesprochen".
Definitions
1.to speak to someone; address someone(communication)
a.to talk to someone (especially for the first time or to start a conversation)
Er hat sie auf der Party angesprochen.—He approached her at the party.
2.to bring up or mention a topic(topic/introduction)
a.to start talking about a subject
Kannst du das Thema bitte beim Meeting ansprechen?—Can you please bring up that topic at the meeting?
3.to appeal to; to have an effect on(effect/reaction)
a.to please or appeal to someone
Das Angebot spricht mich an.—The offer appeals to me.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ansprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spreche an |
| Present (du) | sprichst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spricht an |
| Preterite (ich) | sprach an |
| Participle II | angesprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spräche an |
| Imperative (singular) | sprich an |
| Imperative (plural) | sprecht an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ansprechen" mean in English?
- "ansprechen" means to address, to approach, or to bring up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ansprechen"?
- "ansprechen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ansprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ansprechen" is "angesprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ansprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ansprechen" becomes "sprach an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ansprechen"?
- "ansprechen" is a verb in German.
