German Word · Intermediate
ankönnen
to be able to take (on)
Pronunciation: /ˈanˌkœnən/
Meaning
to be able to take (on); to be at least even to; to be able to beat
Example
Gegen so’n kleinen Dicken werd ich ja noch ankönnen.
I’ll be able to take on a little fat guy like that one, after all.
Practice tips
- Practice ankönnen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.