English–German
“prompt” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌʁeːgn̩/
Example
Die Nachricht regt ihn an, sofort zu handeln.
The news prompted him to act immediately.
How to say “prompt” in German
“Prompt” in German is anregen.
A small outside impulse sets a person or thought into motion.
Example sentences with anregen
Der Artikel regt Leser an, ihre Meinung zu überdenken.
The article prompts readers to reconsider their opinions.
Tips for using anregen
- In a finite main clause, anregen separates, as in Die Nachricht regt ihn an; the pattern jemanden zu etwas anregen introduces the resulting action.