Anstecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anstecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to infect", "to contaminate" or "to transmit".

Essential properties of "anstecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: anstecken
Simple past: steckte an
Participle: angesteckt

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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 "anstecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To transmit a disease"

Definition: "To transmit a disease to another person through contact."
Translation(s): to infect, to contaminate, to transmit
Synonym(s): infizieren, übertragen
Antonym(s): heilen
Related word(s): Infektion, Krankheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat seine Schwester mit der Grippe angesteckt.He infected his sister with the flu.
Man kann sich leicht in großen Menschenmengen anstecken.One can easily get infected in large crowds.
Sie hat Angst, ihre Kollegen anzustecken.She is afraid of infecting her colleagues.

2.) "To light something (e.g., cigarette, candle)"

Definition: "To light something, such as a cigarette or a candle."
Translation(s): to light, to ignite
Synonym(s): entzünden, anzünden
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): Feuer, Licht

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich eine Zigarette angesteckt.He lit a cigarette.
Kannst du bitte die Kerze anstecken?Can you please light the candle?
Sie steckte das Feuerwerk an.She lit the fireworks.

3.) "To attach a small object to clothing"

Definition: "To attach a small object to clothing, such as a brooch."
Translation(s): to pin, to attach, to fasten
Synonym(s): befestigen, anheften
Antonym(s): abnehmen
Related word(s): Brosche, Kleidung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie hat sich eine Blume an die Jacke angesteckt.She pinned a flower to her jacket.
Er steckte das Abzeichen an seine Uniform an.He pinned the badge to his uniform.
Ich stecke die Brosche an mein Kleid an.I pin the brooch to my dress.

4.) "To spread enthusiasm or emotion"

Definition: "To spread enthusiasm or emotion to others."
Translation(s): to infect (with enthusiasm), to inspire, to spread (joy/enthusiasm)
Synonym(s): mitreißen, begeistern
Antonym(s): enttäuschen
Related word(s): Begeisterung, Emotion

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine gute Laune hat alle angesteckt.His good mood infected everyone.
Die Begeisterung der Fans steckte das ganze Stadion an.The fans' enthusiasm infected the entire stadium.
Ihr Lachen steckt jeden an.Her laughter is infectious.

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