Anfassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anfassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "touch", "grasp" or "handle".

Essential properties of "anfassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anfassen
  • Simple past: fasste an
  • Participle: angefasst

See full conjugation of anfassen

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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 "anfassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To touch or grasp with hands"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte nicht die Kunstwerke anfassen.Please do not touch the artworks.
  2. Kannst du das Seil anfassen und ziehen?Can you grab the rope and pull?
  3. Er wollte die Schlange nicht anfassen.He didn't want to touch the snake.

2.) "To address or deal with a topic/problem"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Problem gemeinsam anfassen.We must tackle the problem together.
  2. Lass uns das Thema von einer anderen Seite anfassen.Let's approach the topic from a different angle.
  3. Er hat das Projekt sehr vorsichtig angefasst.He approached the project very cautiously.
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