Anrühren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anrühren" is used as verb with the meaning of "mix", "stir" or "prepare (a mixture)".

Essential properties of "anrühren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anrühren
  • Simple past: rührte an
  • Participle: angerührt

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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 "anrühren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To mix or combine ingredients"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wollte den Teig anrühren.He wanted to mix the dough.
  2. Bitte anrühren Sie die Farbe mit Wasser.Please mix the paint with water.
  3. Sie begann, die Zutaten für den Kuchen anzurühren.She began to mix the ingredients for the cake.

2.) "To lightly touch or graze something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wollte das Bild nicht anrühren.He didn't want to touch the picture.
  2. Bitte anrühren Sie die Skulptur nicht.Please do not touch the sculpture.
  3. Sie hat das Geschenk kaum angerührt.She barely touched the gift.
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