angewiesen
dependent
Beschreibt, dass jemand Hilfe oder Unterstützung von anderen braucht, um etwas zu tun oder zu schaffen.
The German word "angewiesen" is an adjective (past participle of anweisen) meaning "dependent on" or "reliant". It comes from the verb "anweisen" (to instruct or to direct), but in this context, it relates more to being pointed toward or directed, implying dependence.
Similar words:
- abhängig (dependent)
- bedarf (need, requirement)
- orientiert (oriented)
Difference:
- angewiesen emphasizes reliance or necessity on someone or something external.
- abhängig is a more general term for dependence.
- bedarf focuses on the need itself.
- orientiert typically means alignment or orientation rather than dependence.
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Examples
Ich bin auf dich angewiesen.adjective
I am dependent on you.
Er scheint auf Hilfe angewiesen zu sein.adjective
He seems to be dependent on help.
Kinder sind oft auf ihre Eltern angewiesen.adjective
Children are often dependent on their parents.
Viele Menschen sind auf Hilfe angewiesen.adjective
Many people are dependent on help.
Warum bleibt die Gruppe im Winter so sehr auf warme Kleidung angewiesen?adjective
Why does the group remain so dependent on warm clothing in winter?
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