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to advise
To urgently advise someone to do something specific. It is a formal and emphatic form of 'raten' (to advise) or 'empfehlen' (to recommend).
Es ist dringend anzuraten, die Geschäftsbedingungen vor der Unterzeichnung sorgfältig zu lesen.
It is urgently advisable to read the terms and conditions carefully before signing.
'Anraten' (to advise) is a separable verb. The prefix 'an-' is separated from the verb in a main clause and placed at the end.
Der Arzt rät ihm dringend eine Pause an.
The doctor urgently advises him to take a break.
The person who is being advised always takes the dative. The structure is: jemandem (dative) etwas (accusative) anraten.
Ich rate dir an, das Angebot schnell zu prüfen.
I advise you to check the offer quickly.
'Anraten' (to advise) is very often used in the impersonal form with 'es' (it), followed by an infinitive clause with 'zu' (to). This structure sounds very formal and is often used in written recommendations.
Es ist anzuraten, sich vor der Reise über die lokalen Gesetze zu informieren.
It is advisable to inform yourself about the local laws before traveling.
This verb is used mainly in formal situations, for example by experts, doctors, lawyers, or in official documents. It expresses a strong recommendation.
Von juristischer Seite wird angeraten, den Vertrag nicht zu unterschreiben.
From a legal perspective, it is advised not to sign the contract.
to recommend
'empfehlen' and 'anraten' both mean that you advise someone to do something. 'empfehlen' is very normal in everyday language and can also sound friendly and casual, for example with a restaurant, a book, or a decision. 'anraten' sounds more formal and stronger. It is more suitable when the advice is important or when someone with experience clearly says what should be done. In many everyday situations, 'empfehlen' sounds more natural; 'anraten' fits better in serious or official situations.
Die Ärztin rät mir dringend an, mich ein paar Tage zu schonen.
The doctor strongly advises me to take it easy for a few days.
Ich empfehle dir wegen der langen Fahrt einen früheren Zug.
Because of the long journey, I recommend taking an earlier train.