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Anlehnen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Anlehnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "lean", "prop up" or "lean on".
Essential properties of "anlehnen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: anlehnen
- Simple past: lehnte an
- Participle: angelehnt
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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 "anlehnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To lean something against something"
- Definition: "To lean something against something else so it doesn't fall."
- Translation(s): lean, prop up
- Synonym(s): stützen, lehnen
- Antonym(s): fallen, kippen
- Related word(s): anlehnen, lehnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er lehnte die Leiter an die Wand.
- Sie lehnte das Fahrrad an den Baum.
- Ich lehne den Besen an die Tür.
2.) "To rely on or lean on someone/something"
- Definition: "To rely on or lean on something or someone."
- Translation(s): lean on, rely on, depend on
- Synonym(s): vertrauen, stützen
- Antonym(s): zweifeln, misstrauen
- Related word(s): anlehnen, stützen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er lehnte sich an seine Freunde an.
- Sie lehnte sich an die Unterstützung ihrer Familie an.
- Ich lehne mich an seine Erfahrung an.