ankreuzen
check · tick
The German word "ankreuzen" is a verb that means "to tick" or "to check (a box)". It is composed of the prefix "an" (to, at) and "kreuzen" (to cross). The term is often used in the context of marking an option or choice on a form or ballot. Similar words in German include "markieren" (to mark) and "hakenzufügen" (to add a hook/check mark).
The main difference between "ankreuzen" and the similar words is that "ankreuzen" specifically refers to the action of marking with a cross (or check mark), whereas "markieren" can refer to marking in a broader sense, including highlighting or underlining.
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Examples
Du musst die richtige Antwort auf dem Formular ankreuzen.verb
You have to check the correct answer on the form.
Im Test kreuzte sie mehrere Kästchen an.verb
In the test, she ticked several boxes.
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