English–German

“put on” in German

German

Alsoaufsetzen · überziehen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌtsiːən/

Example

Ich ziehe die Jacke an.

I am putting on the jacket.

Illustration for anziehen (put on)

How to say “put on” in German

“Put on” in German is anziehen.

A pull brings something toward a person, onto the body, or up to a higher level.

Full entry for anziehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anziehen

Die Preise ziehen an.

Prices are going up.

Tips for using anziehen

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in Ich ziehe die Jacke an, while the past participle is angezogen.

Other German words for “put on”

Er setzt den Hut auf.

He puts on the hat.

Ich zog den Mantel über.

I put on my coat.

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