Ansprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ansprechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to address", "to speak to" or "to talk to".

Essential properties of "ansprechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ansprechen
Simple past: sprach an
Participle: angesprochen

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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 "ansprechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To address someone verbally"

Definition: "To address someone verbally to start a conversation or communicate something."
Translation(s): to address, to speak to, to talk to, to approach
Synonym(s): anreden, kontaktieren, sich wenden an
Related word(s): ansprechen auf, anquatschen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte Sie gerne kurz ansprechen.I would like to speak to you briefly.
Er hat mich auf der Straße angesprochen.He spoke to me on the street.
Können Sie bitte den Lehrer ansprechen?Can you please speak to the teacher?

2.) "To mention or discuss a topic"

Definition: "To mention or discuss a specific topic."
Translation(s): to mention, to bring up, to discuss, to address (a topic)
Synonym(s): thematisieren, zur Sprache bringen, erwähnen
Related word(s): besprechen, diskutieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen dieses Problem ansprechen.We need to address this problem.
Sie hat das Thema in der Sitzung angesprochen.She brought up the topic in the meeting.
Ich werde die Angelegenheit morgen ansprechen.I will address the matter tomorrow.

3.) "To attract or appeal"

Definition: "To attract or appeal to someone or something."
Translation(s): to appeal to, to attract, to resonate with
Synonym(s): gefallen, Anziehen, Reizen
Antonym(s): Abstoßen
Related word(s): ansprechend, attraktiv

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Buch hat mich sofort angesprochen.The book immediately appealed to me.
Diese Musik spricht viele junge Leute an.This music appeals to many young people.
Die Werbung soll eine breite Zielgruppe ansprechen.The advertisement should appeal to a broad target group.

4.) "To respond or react (medical/technical)"

Definition: "To respond or react to something, especially in medical or technical contexts."
Translation(s): to respond, to react, to take effect
Synonym(s): reagieren, wirken
Related word(s): Ansprechbarkeit, ansprechend

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Patient spricht gut auf die Behandlung an.The patient is responding well to the treatment.
Das Medikament hat nicht angesprochen.The medication did not respond/take effect.
Die Pflanze spricht gut auf den neuen Dünger an.The plant is responding well to the new fertilizer.

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