von etwas angetan sein
to be taken with something
To be impressed by someone or something and take pleasure in it.
EXAMPLE
Die Besucher waren von der Ausstellung sehr angetan.
The visitors were very taken with the exhibition.
angetan
taken with / dressed
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Meanings
angetan
dressed
Formal: dressed in a particular way.
EXAMPLE
Sie war für die Feier festlich angetan.
She was dressed formally for the celebration.
dazu angetan sein, etwas zu tun
to be suited to doing something
To be suitable for producing a particular effect; usually used in the negative and in a rather formal style.
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Zahlen sind nicht dazu angetan, die Anleger zu beruhigen.
The new figures are not likely to reassure investors.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry angetan, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | angetan |
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After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Context clue
The sentence structure shows the meaning: 'von' (by / with) used with a thing or person indicates enthusiasm. When 'angetan' is used with information about clothing, such as 'festlich' (formally) or 'mit einem Mantel' (wearing a coat), it describes how someone is dressed. 'Dazu angetan' (suited to) followed by an infinitive with 'zu' means 'suitable'.
EXAMPLE
Von dem Konzert waren alle Gäste sehr angetan.
Everyone was very taken with the concert.
Der alte Herr war mit einem dunklen Mantel angetan.
The old gentleman was wearing a dark coat.
Sein Ton war nicht dazu angetan, den Streit zu beenden.
His tone was not likely to end the argument.
Von construction
In the meaning 'to be impressed', 'angetan sein' (to be taken with something) is usually used with 'von' and the dative. Adverbs such as 'sehr' (very), 'besonders' (particularly), or 'tief' (deeply) often intensify the positive evaluation.
EXAMPLE
Die Kundin war von der freundlichen Beratung besonders angetan.
The customer was particularly taken with the friendly advice.
Clothing description
When it refers to clothing, 'angetan' (dressed) is often used with an adverb describing the type of clothing, such as 'festlich' (formally), 'elegant' (elegantly), or 'sportlich' (sportily). The expression is frequently used with 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Für das Vorstellungsgespräch war er elegant angetan.
He was dressed elegantly for the job interview.
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