Anziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dress", "put on" or "get dressed".

Essential properties of "anziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anziehen
  • Simple past: zog an
  • Participle: angezogen

See full conjugation of anziehen

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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 "anziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To put on clothes or footwear"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss mich anziehen, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.I have to get dressed before I go to work.
  2. Sie zieht sich für die Party an.She is getting dressed for the party.
  3. Er zog seinen Mantel an, weil es draußsen kalt war.He put on his coat because it was cold outside.

2.) "To attract or pull towards"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Magnete ziehen Metall an.Magnets attract metal.
  2. Ihr Lächeln zieht alle Blicke an.Her smile attracts all eyes.
  3. Diese Veranstaltung zieht viele Besucher an.This event attracts many visitors.

3.) "To tighten or fasten"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte ziehen Sie die Schrauben fest an.Please tighten the screws firmly.
  2. Er zog die Schnürsenkel seiner Schuhe an.He tightened the shoelaces of his shoes.
  3. Sie zog den Gürtel enger an.She tightened her belt.
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