verb
anbelangen
concern
Es bedeutet, dass etwas für eine Person oder Sache wichtig ist oder damit zu tun hat.
The German word "anbelangen" is a verb that means "to concern" or "to regard".
- It is made of "an" (a prefix meaning "about" or "concerning") and the verb "belangen", which means "to concern" or "to affect".
Words with similar meanings include:
- betreffen (to concern, to affect)
- angehen (to concern, to be relevant to)
- berühren (to touch, metaphorically: to concern)
Difference:
- "Anbelangen" often appears in formal or legal contexts and tends to emphasize the aspect of someone or something being affected or involved.
- "Betreffen" is more general and common in everyday language.
- "Angehen" can imply dealing with a problem or task, as well as concern.
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Examples
Was das Thema anbelangt, sind wir einer Meinung.verb
As far as the topic is concerned, we are of the same opinion.
Was deine Frage anbelangt, habe ich noch keine Antwort.verb
As far as your question is concerned, I don't have an answer yet.
Was dich persönlich anbelangt, habe ich großes Verständnis.verb
As far as you personally are concerned, I am very understanding.
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