Ich ziehe mich schnell an, wenn ich spät zur Arbeit bin.
English: I get dressed quickly when I am late for work.
sich anziehen /zɪçˈantsˌiːən/ · verb · CEFR A2. German translation of "get dressed".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- get dressed
- Translation
- sich anziehen
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | sich anziehen |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + sich anziehen
- Examples
- Ich ziehe mich schnell an, wenn ich spät zur Arbeit bin.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Bitte zieh dich an, denn wir gehen in zehn Minuten.
English: Please get dressed because we are leaving in ten minutes.
Sie zog sich an und ging raus, um ihre Freunde zu treffen.
English: She got dressed and went out to meet her friends.
Ich werde mich anziehen, bevor ich meine Schuhe anziehe.
English: I am going to get dressed before I put on my shoes.
Ich ziehe mich morgens schnell an.
English: I get dressed quickly in the morning.
Sie zieht sich vor dem Frühstück an.
English: She gets dressed before breakfast.
Sie ziehen sich für die Party an.
English: They get dressed for the party.
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