Angehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Angehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to start", "to begin" or "to commence".

Essential properties of "angehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: angehen
  • Simple past: ging an
  • Participle: angegangen

See full conjugation of angehen

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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 "angehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To begin, start, or commence something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Film geht um 20 Uhr an.The movie starts at 8 PM.
  2. Wann geht die Veranstaltung an?When does the event start?
  3. Das neue Schuljahr geht nächste Woche an.The new school year begins next week.

2.) "To concern, affect, or be relevant to someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das geht dich nichts an.That's none of your business.
  2. Diese Angelegenheit geht uns alle an.This matter concerns all of us.
  3. Was mich angeht, bin ich damit einverstanden.As far as I'm concerned, I agree with that.

3.) "To approach or tackle a problem or task"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen dieses Problem angehen.We need to tackle this problem.
  2. Wie sollen wir die Aufgabe angehen?How should we approach the task?
  3. Er ging die Herausforderung mutig an.He bravely tackled the challenge.

4.) "To be possible or acceptable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das geht so nicht an.That's not acceptable.
  2. Würde es angehen, dass ich morgen frei nehme?Would it be possible for me to take tomorrow off?
  3. Es geht nicht an, dass du immer zu spät kommst.It's not acceptable that you're always late.
  4. Das geht einfach nicht an.That's simply not acceptable.

5.) "To turn on or light up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Straßenbeleuchtung geht um 20 Uhr an.The streetlights turn on at 8 PM.
  2. Plötzlich ging das Licht an.Suddenly the light turned on.
  3. Der Fernseher geht nicht an.The TV won't turn on.
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