Anstoß/ˈanˌʃtoːs/impetus; kick-off; stimulus
Anstoß is a German noun that means impetus, kick-off, or stimulus. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtoːs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Anstöße".
Definitions
1.the action of starting a game by kicking the ball, especially in football (soccer)(sports)
a.kick-off at the start of a match or after a goal
Nach dem Anstoß begann das Fußballspiel sofort sehr intensiv.—After the kick-off, the football match started off very intensely.
2.an impetus or stimulus to start something; incentive(motivation/action)
a.impulse or motivation to do something new
Der Vortrag gab mir den Anstoß, mein eigenes Projekt zu starten.—The lecture gave me the impetus to start my own project.
3.the feeling of being offended, a cause of offense (often in 'Anstoß nehmen an')(offense/feeling)
a.cause for feeling offended
Manche Menschen nehmen schnell Anstoß an Kritik.—Some people take offense at criticism quickly.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Anstoß | die Anstöße |
| Genitive | des Anstoßes | der Anstöße |
| Dative | dem Anstoß | den Anstößen |
| Accusative | den Anstoß | die Anstöße |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Anstoß" mean in English?
- "Anstoß" means impetus, kick-off, or stimulus. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Anstoß"?
- "Anstoß" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtoːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Anstoß" der, die, or das?
- "Anstoß" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Anstoß"?
- The plural of "Anstoß" is "Anstöße".
- What part of speech is "Anstoß"?
- "Anstoß" is a noun in German.
