anrichten
cause
Etwas so vorbereiten oder hinstellen, dass es benutzt, serviert oder ausgeführt werden kann.
The German word "anrichten" is a verb that means "to cause" or "to arrange". It is formed from the prefix "an" and the verb "richten" which means "to direct" or "to adjust". In many contexts, "anrichten" is used when referring to causing damage or harm (e.g., "chtliche Anrichte" means "to cause trouble") or preparing food (e.g., "Gerich anrichten" means "to serve a dish").
Similar words in German include "verursachen" (to cause), "arrangieren" (to arrange) and "vorbereiten" (to prepare).
While "verursachen" implies a more direct link to causation, "anrichten" can also imply a more strung or secondary role in causation, especially in terms of negative effects, and can be less formal or more casual when referring to the arrangement of food or an event.
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Examples
Ich möchte keinen Schaden anrichten.verb
I don't want to cause any harm.
Du kannst mit diesen Werkzeugen großen Schaden anrichten.verb
You can cause great damage with these tools.
Man kann viel Chaos anrichten, wenn man unvorsichtig ist.verb
You can cause a lot of chaos if you are careless.
Kinder können durch Unachtsamkeit viel Chaos anrichten.verb
Children can cause a lot of chaos through carelessness.
Der Sturm richtete im Dorf große Zerstörung an.verb
The storm caused great destruction in the village.
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