anregen
to suggest
To make a proposal or put an idea up for discussion.
EXAMPLE
Ich möchte anregen, dass wir das Thema in der nächsten Sitzung besprechen.
I would like to suggest that we discuss the topic in the next meeting.
anregen
to suggest / stimulate
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Meanings
anregen
to stimulate
To stimulate or activate something, for example the metabolism, circulation, or imagination.
EXAMPLE
Ein Spaziergang an der frischen Luft regt den Kreislauf an.
A walk in the fresh air stimulates the circulation.
anregen
to inspire / prompt
To inspire or prompt someone to do a certain action, have a thought, or feel something.
EXAMPLE
Das Buch hat mich zum Nachdenken über mein Leben angeregt.
The book prompted me to think about my life.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Anregen' is a separable verb. The prefix 'an-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Diese Diskussion regt viele neue Ideen an.
This discussion stimulates many new ideas.
Sentence structure with 'zu'
When 'anregen' inspires a person to do something, the structure 'jemanden (accusative) zu etwas (dative) anregen' is used. This is a fixed pattern.
EXAMPLE
Der Film regte sie zum Nachdenken an.
The film prompted her to think.
Sentence structure with a subordinate clause
When making a suggestion, a subordinate clause with 'dass' or an infinitive construction with 'zu' often follows. The verb 'anregen' introduces the action or idea.
EXAMPLE
Die Opposition regte an, das Gesetz zu überarbeiten.
The opposition suggested revising the law.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'stimulieren' (to stimulate), 'anregen' is often combined with physical or mental processes. Typical nouns are 'der Stoffwechsel' (metabolism), 'der Appetit' (appetite), 'die Fantasie' (imagination), or 'die Diskussion' (discussion).
EXAMPLE
Kaffee am Morgen regt den Stoffwechsel an.
Coffee in the morning stimulates the metabolism.
Compare with
anregen vs vorschlagen
to suggest
Vorschlagen and anregen both bring an idea up for discussion. Vorschlagen is especially suitable for a specific plan that can be decided on. Anregen emphasizes more the impulse to discuss something or consider it further, without already specifying an exact solution.
anregen
Ich rege an, gemeinsam über einen günstigeren Termin für die wöchentliche Besprechung nachzudenken.
I suggest that we think together about a more convenient time for the weekly meeting.
vorschlagen
Ich schlage vor, die wöchentliche Besprechung auf Montag um neun Uhr zu legen.
I suggest moving the weekly meeting to Monday at nine.
In real life
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