verb

anklicken

click · click on

Mit der Maus oder dem Finger auf etwas auf dem Bildschirm drücken, um es auszuwählen oder zu öffnen.

The German word "anklicken" is a verb that means "to click on" or "to select" (usually in a digital context such as using a mouse or touchscreen). It is composed of the prefix "an" and the verb "klicken," which means "to click."

Similar words in German include "auswählen" (to select) and "drücken" (to press), but these convey slightly different actions—"auswählen" refers more broadly to making a choice from options, while "drücken" can imply pressing a button rather than specifically clicking. "Anklicken" is specifically about the action of clicking to access or choose something in a graphical interface.

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Examples

Du musst das Symbol anklicken.verb

You must click the icon.

Bitte klicken Sie den Link an, um die Webseite zu öffnen.verb

Please click the link to open the website.

Wenn du das Bild anklickst, wird es größer.verb

If you click on the image, it becomes larger.

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