das Anziehen
putting on
The act of putting on clothing or shoes.
EXAMPLE
Das Anziehen dauert bei den kleinen Kindern jeden Morgen lange.
Getting dressed takes a long time every morning for the little children.
das Anziehen
putting on / tightening
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Meanings
das Anziehen
tightening
The act of tightening or fastening something, such as a screw, nut, or string.
EXAMPLE
Das Anziehen der Schrauben muss mit dem richtigen Werkzeug erfolgen.
The screws must be tightened using the right tool.
das Anziehen
increase
An increase or strengthening of something, such as prices, speed, or demand.
EXAMPLE
Das Anziehen der Preise belastet viele Haushalte.
The increase in prices is putting a strain on many households.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Anziehen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Anziehens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Anziehen | – |
| accusative | das Anziehen | – |
| dative | dem Anziehen | – |
| genitive | des Anziehens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Anziehen' (putting on / tightening) is the nominalized form of the separable verb 'anziehen' (to put on / to tighten). As a noun, it remains written as one word; it is often followed by a phrase with 'von' (of) or a genitive attribute.
EXAMPLE
Das Anziehen von Schutzkleidung ist im Labor vorgeschrieben.
Putting on protective clothing is mandatory in the laboratory.
Clothing
When referring to clothing, 'das Anziehen' (putting on) is often used with items of clothing or shoes. Common combinations include 'das Anziehen der Jacke' (putting on the jacket) and 'das Anziehen von Schuhen' (putting on shoes).
EXAMPLE
Beim Anziehen der Jacke braucht meine kleine Tochter noch Hilfe.
My little daughter still needs help putting on her jacket.
Technical collocations
In technical texts, 'das Anziehen' (tightening) often refers to tightening screws, nuts, or connections. Typical additions include 'der Schrauben' (of the screws), 'mit dem Drehmomentschlüssel' (with a torque wrench), and 'mit dem richtigen Drehmoment' (to the correct torque).
EXAMPLE
Für das Anziehen der Radmuttern braucht man einen Drehmomentschlüssel.
You need a torque wrench to tighten the wheel nuts.
Economic context
In economic texts, 'das Anziehen' (increase) often refers to a rise or strengthening in prices, demand, speed, or the economy. A genitive attribute often indicates what is becoming stronger.
EXAMPLE
Das Anziehen der Nachfrage führte zu längeren Lieferzeiten.
The increase in demand led to longer delivery times.
In real life
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