German word

Anhieb

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌhiːp/

Meaning

  • masculine nountry

Example

Er hat es beim ersten Anhieb geschafft.

He managed it on his first try.

Illustration for Anhieb (try)

More examples

Der Sänger traf die hohen Töne auf Anhieb.

The singer hit the high notes at the first try.

Core concept

The first contact settles the matter without needing a second attempt.

Common phrases

  • auf Anhieb

    at the first try

Similar words

Versuch: An effort made to do or achieve something.
Erstversuch: The first attempt to do or achieve something.
Anlauf: The initial stage or effort in trying to achieve something.
Erfolg: The achievement of a desired result.

Definition in German

Anhieb bezeichnet ein sofortiges Gelingen oder Erkennen beim ersten Versuch und tritt meist in der Wendung 'auf Anhieb' auf.

Word origin

The noun Anhieb is formed from an and Hieb, and its concrete sense of one blow developed into the figurative sense of immediate success or recognition.

Usage tips

  • Anhieb is a masculine noun, but the common phrase auf Anhieb normally appears without an article.

Other meanings

  • in one gonoun

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