put on → anziehen in German

Translation and Meaning

• Word: anziehen
• Language: German
• Meaning: put on
• IPA: /ˈantsˌiːən/
• CEFR Level: B1
• Part of speech: verb
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Example Sentences

• Ich ziehe morgens immer zuerst meine Socken an. English: I always put my socks on first in the morning.
• Sie hat ihre warme Jacke angezogen, weil es kalt war. English: She put on her warm jacket because it was cold.
• Wir müssen unsere Schuhe anziehen, bevor wir gehen. English: We must put our shoes on before we go.

When and How to Use "anziehen"

Use "anziehen" when you want to talk about "put on" in German. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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