Anbrennen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anbrennen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to burn", "to scorch" or "to get burnt".

Essential properties of "anbrennen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: anbrennen
Simple past: brannte an
Participle: angebrannt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anbrennen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To burn or scorch during cooking"

Definition: "To burn or brown while cooking; not an abbreviated form."
Translation(s): to burn, to scorch, to get burnt
Synonym(s): verbrennen, bräunen
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): brennen, kochen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Milch darf nicht anbrennen.The milk must not burn.
Pass auf, dass das Essen nicht anbrennt.Be careful that the food doesn't burn.
Das Fleisch ist leider angebrannt.The meat is unfortunately burnt.

2.) "To ignite or catch fire"

Definition: "To ignite something, especially fire; not an abbreviated form."
Translation(s): to ignite, to catch fire, to light
Synonym(s): entzünden, anzünden
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): Feuer, Flamme

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versuchte, das Lagerfeuer anzubrennen.He tried to light the campfire.
Das Holz brennt schnell an.The wood catches fire quickly.
Sie konnte das Streichholz nicht anbrennen.She couldn't light the match.

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