German word

anwenden

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌvɛndn̩/

Meaning

  • verbuse

Example

Ich wende das neue Programm an.

I'm using the new program.

Illustration for anwenden (use)

More examples

Man sollte das Gelernte sofort anwenden.

One should immediately apply what one has learned.

Core concept

A technique is directed onto one concrete task, where it produces its intended effect.

Common phrases

  • das Gelernte anwenden

    apply what one has learned

  • Kenntnisse anwenden

    apply knowledge

  • eine Methode anwenden

    use a method

Similar words

benutzen: Use an object or tool in practice.
verwenden: Use materials or information for a particular purpose.
nutzen: Make use of resources or circumstances to achieve a benefit.

Definition in German

Das Verb beschreibt das gezielte Einsetzen einer Technik, eines Verfahrens oder einer Regel auf einen konkreten Fall, um eine bestimmte Wirkung zu erzielen.

Word origin

The verb combines the separable prefix an-, meaning toward or at, with wenden, meaning to turn or direct, from a Germanic verb.

Usage tips

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in Ich wende das neue Programm an; it remains attached in the infinitive anwenden.

Other meanings

  • applyverb
  • put into practiceverb

Related words

  • die Anwendungapplicationnoun
  • der Anwenderusernoun
  • anwendbarapplicableadjective

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