Anstoßen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anstoßen" is used as verb with the meaning of "toast", "clink glasses" or "drink to".

Essential properties of "anstoßen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anstoßen
  • Simple past: stieß an
  • Participle: angestoßen

See full conjugation of anstoßen

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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 "anstoßen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To clink glasses for a toast or celebration"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir stoßen auf das neue Jahr an.We toast to the New Year.
  2. Lass uns auf deinen Erfolg anstoßen!Let's toast to your success!
  3. Sie stießen mit Sektgläsern an.They clinked champagne glasses.

2.) "To initiate or provoke (a discussion, process)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stieß eine Debatte über Umweltpolitik an.He initiated a debate on environmental policy.
  2. Das Projekt wurde von ihr angestoßen.The project was initiated by her.
  3. Die Reformen wurden durch den Bericht angestoßen.The reforms were triggered by the report.

3.) "To gently hit or nudge"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stieß den Ball leicht an.He lightly nudged the ball.
  2. Sie stieß ihn versehentlich an.She accidentally bumped into him.
  3. Das Auto stieß gegen den Bordstein an.The car bumped against the curb.
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