Anlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anlegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "place", "put" or "lay".

Essential properties of "anlegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anlegen
  • Simple past: legte an
  • Participle: angelegt

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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 "anlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To place, put, or lay something down"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte legen Sie die Dokumente auf den Tisch.Please place the documents on the table.
  2. Wir müssen die Möbel neu anlegen.We need to rearrange the furniture.
  3. Können Sie den Teppich hier anlegen?Can you lay the carpet here?

2.) "To invest money or assets"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er möchte sein Geld sicher anlegen.He wants to invest his money safely.
  2. Wie kann ich mein Vermögen am besten anlegen?How can I best invest my assets?
  3. Sie hat ihr Erbe in Immobilien angelegt.She invested her inheritance in real estate.

3.) "To create or establish something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir wollen einen neuen Garten anlegen.We want to create a new garden.
  2. Die Stadt plant, einen Park anlegen.The city plans to lay out a park.
  3. Sie haben beschlossen, eine Datenbank anlegen.They have decided to create a database.

4.) "To put on or wear something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte legen Sie den Sicherheitsgurt an.Please fasten your seatbelt.
  2. Er legte seine Krawatte an.He put on his tie.
  3. Sie legte für die Party ein schönes Kleid an.She put on a beautiful dress for the party.
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