Before you start
Meet anregen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
All 2 meanings
- to encourage
- (physics) to excite
Build the meaning
an- + regen
- an-
- toward or into action
- regen
- to move or stir
Something stirs a person or process into action.
So anregen means to stimulate, encourage, or suggest.
A memory aid, not a rule: prefixes change meaning from verb to verb.
Learning approach inspired by this explanation in r/German.
Separable verb: an·regen
In a main clause the prefix an splits off and goes to the end. After weil, dass and other subordinating words, the verb stays in one piece at the end.
Main clauseIch rege meinen Freund zum Sport an.I encourage my friend to exercise.
Subordinate clauseSie sagt, dass das Gespräch neue Ideen anregt.She says that the conversation inspires new ideas.
Participle: angeregtzu-infinitive: anzuregen
Forms
How anregen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | rege an | regte an |
| du | regst an | regtest an |
| er/sie/es | regt an | regte an |
| wir | regen an | regten an |
| ihr | regt an | regtet an |
| Sie | regen an | regten an |
Partizip II angeregt · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Der Lehrer regt eine Diskussion an.The teacher encourages a discussion.prefix goes to the end
- 2Das Buch hat mich zu neuen Ideen angeregt.The book inspired me with new ideas.Perfekt with haben
- 3Ich hoffe, dass die Musik dich anregt.I hope the music inspires you.verb at the end after dass
Verb family
More verbs built on regen
Same base verb, a different prefix, a new meaning.