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Anliegen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Anliegen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to lie against", "to be adjacent to" or "to fit snugly". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Anliegen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: anliegen
- Simple past: lag an
- Participle: angelegen
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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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Anliegen
- Plural: die Anliegen
Meanings of "Anliegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be close to or in contact with"
"Anliegen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To be close to or in contact with something or someone."
- Translation(s): to lie against, to be adjacent to, to fit snugly
- Synonym(s): berühren, angrenzen
- Antonym(s): entfernt sein, fernbleiben
- Related word(s): nahekommen, sich nähern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Haus liegt direkt am Fluss an.
- Der Garten liegt dem Park an.
- Die Jacke liegt eng am Körper an.
2.) "To be important or urgent"
"Anliegen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To be important or urgent to someone."
- Translation(s): to be important, to be a concern, to matter
- Synonym(s): wichtig sein, dringend sein
- Antonym(s): unwichtig sein, gleichgültig sein
- Related word(s): am Herzen liegen, von Bedeutung sein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es liegt mir sehr an, dass du kommst.
- Was liegt dir besonders an?
- Die Sache liegt ihm sehr an.
3.) "A matter or concern to be addressed"
"Anliegen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Matter or concern that someone wants to address or resolve."
- Translation(s): concern, matter, request, issue
- Synonym(s): Anliegen, Bitte, Wunsch
- Related word(s): Angelegenheit, Belang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe ein wichtiges Anliegen an Sie.
- Können Sie mein Anliegen verstehen?
- Er hat sein Anliegen vorgetragen.