VERB
anwenden/ˈanˌvɛndn̩/to use; to apply; to employ
anwenden is a German verb that means to use, to apply, or to employ. It is pronounced /ˈanˌvɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wandte an" and the past participle is "angewandt".
Definitions
1.to use something practically for a purpose(general usage)
a.to put a method, tool, or knowledge into practice
Sie müssen das Gelernte in der Praxis anwenden.—You have to apply what you've learned in practice.
2.to apply (e.g., a remedy, a law)(medicine/law)
a.to administer or implement (a remedy, law, etc.)
Das Medikament sollte nur äußerlich angewendet werden.—The medication should only be applied externally.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anwenden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wende an |
| Present (du) | wendest an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wendet an |
| Preterite (ich) | wandte an |
| Participle II | angewandt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wandte an |
| Imperative (singular) | wende an |
| Imperative (plural) | wendet an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anwenden" mean in English?
- "anwenden" means to use, to apply, or to employ. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anwenden"?
- "anwenden" is pronounced /ˈanˌvɛndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anwenden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anwenden" is "angewandt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anwenden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anwenden" becomes "wandte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anwenden"?
- "anwenden" is a verb in German.
