Ich werde mich anziehen, bevor ich meine Schuhe anziehe.
English: I am going to get dressed before I put on my shoes.
sich anziehen /zɪçˈantsˌiːən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "get dressed".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Ankunft und Vorbereitung
- Source term
- get dressed
- Translation
- sich anziehen
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | sich anziehen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + sich anziehen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft sich anziehen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Ankunft und Vorbereitung.
Example Sentences
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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