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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Andenken”, which translates to “souvenir / remembrance”. A snow globe holds a tiny holiday memory that replays whenever a hand gently shakes it.
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dasAndenken

souvenir / remembrance

/ˈanˌdɛŋkn̩/

Examples — Andenken in a sentence

Ich kaufe ein Andenken aus dem Urlaub.

I buy a souvenir from the holiday.

Das Foto ist ein schönes Andenken.

The photo is a nice memento.

How to remember it

an + denken → what keeps you thinking of a place: a souvenir / memento.

Word family

denken family · 11 related words

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Illustration of the B1 German word “anerkennen”, which translates to “recognize / acknowledge”. A committee pins a glowing gold star onto a modest worker’s chest as a spotlight and applause rise.
anerkennen

/ˈanʔɛɐ̯ˌkɛnən/

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recognize / acknowledge

Principal parts

anerkennen, erkannte an, hat anerkannt

ich erkenne an
du erkennst an
er/sie/es erkennt an
wir erkennen an
ihr erkennt an
sie/Sie erkennen an

Examples

Wir erkennen seine Leistung an.

We acknowledge his achievement.

Das Diplom wird hier anerkannt.

The diploma is recognized here.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Anerkennung”, which translates to “recognition”. A trophy shelf where the newest cup still glows warm, a hand placing a fresh certificate beside it.
die Anerkennung

/ˈanʔɛɐ̯ˌkɛnʊŋ/

recognition

Examples

Sie bekommt viel Anerkennung.

She receives a lot of recognition.

Er arbeitet oft ohne Anerkennung.

He often works without recognition.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “anfahren”, which translates to “start driving / approach”. A tiny toy car nudges a towering wall of jelly and slowly sinks its bumper in, headlights still glowing.
anfahren

/ˈanˌfaːʁən/

start driving / approach

Principal parts

anfahren, fuhr an, hat angefahren

ich fahre an
du fährst an
er/sie/es fährt an
wir fahren an
ihr fahrt an
sie/Sie fahren an

Examples

Der Bus fährt langsam an.

The bus starts moving slowly.

Vorsicht, fahr das andere Auto nicht an!

Careful, don't hit the other car!

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Anfrage”, which translates to “inquiry”. An envelope with a question-mark seal lands in an inbox tray and politely raises its flap like a hand.
die Anfrage

/ˈanˌfʁaːɡə/

inquiry

Examples

Ihre Anfrage wird bearbeitet.

Your inquiry is being processed.

Wir haben viele Anfragen bekommen.

We received many inquiries.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “anfragen”, which translates to “inquire / request”. A polite question mark knocks on a service window and slides a request slip under the glass.
anfragen

/ˈanˌfʁaːɡn̩/

inquire / request

Principal parts

anfragen, fragte an, hat angefragt

ich frage an
du fragst an
er/sie/es fragt an
wir fragen an
ihr fragt an
sie/Sie fragen an

Examples

Ich frage beim Hotel an.

I inquire at the hotel.

Sie hat wegen des Termins angefragt.

She inquired about the appointment.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Angabe”, which translates to “information / statement”. A form on a clipboard sprouts a speech bubble for every blank line, each blurting out a fact.
die Angabe

/ˈanˌɡaːbə/

information / statement

Examples

Ohne Angabe von Gründen.

Without giving reasons.

Ihre Angaben sind leider falsch.

Your details are unfortunately wrong.

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