German Conversation · Level 89
59 words
German word
anbringen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌbʁɪŋən/
Meaning
- verbinstall
Example
Sie bringt die Lampe an die Decke an.
She is installing the lamp on the ceiling.
More examples
Wir müssen das Regal anbringen, bevor die Gäste kommen.
We must install the shelf before the guests arrive.
Core concept
An object reaches its intended spot and stays attached, while an idea is brought forward for others to consider.
Common phrases
ein Regal anbringen
install a shelf
einen Spiegel anbringen
install a mirror
eine Lampe anbringen
install a lamp
Similar words
befestigen: To secure something firmly so it stays in place.
anschrauben: To fasten something in place with screws.
aufhängen: To hang something from a hook or nail.
Definition in German
etwas an eine bestimmte Stelle bringen und dort befestigen; auch: etwas vorbringen oder zur Diskussion stellen.
Word origin
Anbringen combines the separable prefix an- with inherited Germanic bringen, 'bring', extending bringing something toward a place to attaching or presenting it.
Usage tips
- Anbringen is separable in finite clauses, so an- moves to the end, while the infinitive and past participle remain anbringen and angebracht.
Other meanings
- fastenverb
- mentionverb
Related words
- Anbringunginstallationnoun
- angebrachtappropriateadjective