Anbahnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anbahnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to initiate", "to prepare" or "to begin".

Essential properties of "anbahnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anbahnen
  • Simple past: bahnte an
  • Participle: angebahnt

See full conjugation of anbahnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anbahnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To initiate or prepare something, like relationships or processes"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Verhandlungen bahnen sich langsam an.The negotiations are slowly beginning.
  2. Ein neues Projekt bahnt sich an.A new project is emerging.
  3. Eine Freundschaft bahnt sich an.A friendship is developing.

2.) "To create a path or make way, physically or figuratively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss bahnt sich seinen Weg durch das Tal an.The river makes its way through the valley.
  2. Die Innovation bahnt den Weg für neue Technologien an.The innovation paves the way for new technologies.
  3. Der Wanderer bahnt sich einen Pfad durch den Wald an.The hiker clears a path through the forest.
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