anlaufen
/ˈʔanlaʊ̯fɱ̩/ verb C2- to begin, to start
- (of a film) to open; (of a motor) to start
- to mist up, steam up (of a mirror, glass etc)
- to tarnish (of metal)
- to turn/go (a specified colour)
- to bump into
- to put into, call at (a port etc.)
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- anlaufen
- Present (er)
- läuft an
- Präteritum (er)
- lief an
- Perfekt (er)
- ist angelaufen
- Infinitive with zu
- anzulaufen
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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