ansprechen
/ˈʔanʃpʁɛçn̩/ verb C2- to speak to; to address
- to appeal to · Das Gemälde sprach beim König an. The painting appealed to the King.
- to mention, to address
- to respond (of a patient, etc.) · auf die Behandlung ansprechen to respond to treatment· Die Bremse spricht schon bei leisester Berührung an. The brake responds to the smallest amount of pressure.
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- ansprechen
- Present (er)
- spricht an
- Präteritum (er)
- sprach an
- Perfekt (er)
- hat angesprochen
- Infinitive with zu
- anzusprechen
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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