anstoßen
/ˈʔanʃtoːsn̩/ verb B1- to push something (especially to start an avalanche effect)
- to clink glasses, to propose a toast · Darauf stoßen wir an! We toast to that!
- to kick off, to launch, to initiate (especially an idea)
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- anstoßen
- Present (er)
- stößt an
- Präteritum (er)
- stieß an
- Perfekt (er)
- hat angestoßen
- Infinitive with zu
- anzustoßen
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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