VERB

anwenden/ˈanˌvɛndn̩/to apply; to use; to employ

anwenden is a German verb that means to apply, to use, or to employ. It is pronounced /ˈanˌvɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wandte an" and the past participle is "angewandt".

Definitions

1.to put something into practice or use a method, skill, or knowledge(practical use)

a.to use a technique, method, or knowledge in a practical context

Er hat seine Kenntnisse erfolgreich im Beruf angewandt.He has successfully applied his knowledge in his profession.

b.to make use of something concretely

Welche Methoden wurden in der Studie angewandt?Which methods were used in the study?

Conjugation

Infinitiveanwenden
Present (ich)wende an
Present (du)wendest an
Present (er/sie/es)wendet an
Preterite (ich)wandte an
Participle IIangewandt
Konjunktiv II (ich)wandte an
Imperative (singular)wende an
Imperative (plural)wendet an
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "anwenden" mean in English?
"anwenden" means to apply, to use, 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.

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