Anhängen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anhängen" is used as verb with the meaning of "attach", "connect" or "append".

Essential properties of "anhängen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anhängen
  • Simple past: hängte an
  • Participle: angehängt

See full conjugation of anhängen

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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 "anhängen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To attach/connect something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde die Datei an die E-Mail anhängen.I will attach the file to the email.
  2. Kannst du den Anhänger an das Auto anhängen?Can you hitch the trailer to the car?
  3. Er wollte noch etwas Wichtiges anhängen.He wanted to add something important.

2.) "To attribute blame/responsibility"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Man wollte ihm die Schuld anhängen.They wanted to pin the blame on him.
  2. Sie versuchten, ihm ein Verbrechen anzuhängen.They tried to impute a crime to him.
  3. Er hat mir diese Lüge angehängt.He attributed this lie to me.

3.) "To join a group/belief"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wollte sich der neuen Bewegung anhängen.He wanted to join the new movement.
  2. Viele Menschen hängen dieser Religion an.Many people adhere to this religion.
  3. Sie hängt einer politischen Partei an.She belongs to a political party.
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