Anfeuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anfeuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "cheer on", "encourage" or "root for".

Essential properties of "anfeuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anfeuern
  • Simple past: feuerte an
  • Participle: angefeuert

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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 "anfeuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cheer on or motivate (sports)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Fans feuern die Mannschaft lautstark an.The fans loudly cheer on the team.
  2. Er feuerte seine Freunde beim Marathon an.He cheered on his friends during the marathon.
  3. Sie feuerte ihn während des gesamten Spiels an.She cheered him on throughout the entire game.

2.) "To light or stoke a fire"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er feuerte das Lagerfeuer an.He lit the campfire.
  2. Sie feuerte den Kamin an, um das Haus zu wärmen.She lit the fireplace to warm the house.
  3. Er feuerte die Kohlen im Grill an.He stoked the coals in the grill.
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