Anzapfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anzapfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to tap", "to broach" or "to tap into".

Essential properties of "anzapfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anzapfen
  • Simple past: zapfte an
  • Participle: angezapft

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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 "anzapfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To tap a barrel (for liquid)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wird das Bierfass anzapfen.He will tap the beer barrel.
  2. Wir müssen das Fass anzapfen, um die Feier zu beginnen.We need to tap the barrel to start the celebration.
  3. Sie hat gelernt, wie man ein Fass richtig anzapfen kann.She learned how to properly tap a barrel.

2.) "To tap into (unauthorized access)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Hacker versuchen oft, Netzwerke zu anzapfen.Hackers often try to tap into networks.
  2. Er hat die Leitung anzapfen können, um Informationen zu erhalten.He was able to tap the line to get information.
  3. Sie wollten das System anzapfen, um Daten zu stehlen.They wanted to tap into the system to steal data.
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