German Word · Intermediate
anlaufen
to begin, to start
Pronunciation: /ˈʔanlaʊ̯fɱ̩/
Meaning
to begin, to start
Example
Sie lief jedenfalls krebsrot an, als er nachfragte, und weigerte sich, ihr Sprüchlein zu wiederholen.
In any case, she went as red as a lobster when he asked, and refused to repeat her little speech.
Practice tips
- Practice anlaufen 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.