anpreisen
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The German word "anpreisen" is a verb composed of the prefix "an-" and the verb "preisen".
- "preisen" means "to praise" or "to extol".
Therefore, "anpreisen" means "to advertise," "to promote," or "to praise something enthusiastically," often used when recommending or selling a product or idea.
Similar words:
- bewerben (to advertise, promote)
- loben (to praise)
- empfehlen (to recommend)
Differences:
While anpreisen focuses on enthusiastic and often persuasive praise, particularly in sales or promotion contexts, bewerben is formally about advertising; loben is general praise without commercial intent; empfehlen is recommending rather than selling directly.
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Examples
Die Händler priesen ihre neuen Produkte laut an.verb
The merchants loudly touted their new products.
Warum preist du das Angebot so begeistert an?verb
Why are you touting the offer so enthusiastically?
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