Anschreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anschreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "write down", "write on" or "charge to an account".

Essential properties of "anschreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anschreiben
  • Simple past: schrieb an
  • Participle: angeschrieben

See full conjugation of anschreiben

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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 "anschreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Write on a surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss die Lösung an die Tafel anschreiben.He has to write the solution on the blackboard.
  2. Kannst du bitte die Telefonnummer anschreiben?Can you please write down the phone number?
  3. Sie hat die Einkaufsliste auf ein Blatt Papier angeschrieben.She wrote the shopping list on a piece of paper.

2.) "Charge to an account"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kellner hat das Getränk auf die Rechnung angeschrieben.The waiter charged the drink to the bill.
  2. Kann ich das auf mein Konto anschreiben lassen?Can I have that charged to my account?
  3. Bitte anschreiben, ich zahle später.Please charge it, I'll pay later.

3.) "Contact in writing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde die Firma wegen des Problems anschreiben.I will write to the company about the problem.
  2. Er hat den Kunden per E-Mail angeschrieben.He contacted the customer by email.
  3. Sie sollten den Support anschreiben, um Hilfe zu erhalten.You should write to support to get help.
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