Anpeilen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anpeilen" is used as verb with the meaning of "aim for", "target" or "set one's sights on".

Essential properties of "anpeilen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anpeilen
  • Simple past: peilte an
  • Participle: angepeilt

See full conjugation of anpeilen

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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 "anpeilen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To aim for a specific goal or objective"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er möchte das Ziel anpeilen und erreichen.He wants to aim for the goal and achieve it.
  2. Wir sollten den nächsten Schritt anpeilen.We should aim for the next step.
  3. Sie hat beschlossen, eine neue Karriere anzupeilen.She has decided to aim for a new career.

2.) "To determine direction or position using instruments"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kapitän muss den Kurs anpeilen.The captain must set the course.
  2. Wir können den Sender anpeilen.We can pinpoint the transmitter.
  3. Das Flugzeug wird den Flughafen anpeilen.The plane will home in on the airport.
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