anwenden
apply
Etwas praktisch benutzen oder in einer bestimmten Situation einsetzen.
The German word "anwenden" is a verb meaning "to apply" or "to use".
It is composed of the prefix "an" (towards/on) and the verb "wenden" which means "to turn" or "to direct".
Similar words:
- benutzen (to use)
- verwenden (to use/apply)
- einsetzen (to employ/apply)
Differences:
- anwenden often refers specifically to applying a method, knowledge, or skill in practice.
- benutzen is more general for using objects or tools.
- verwenden is similar to "anwenden" but can also emphasize general usage, sometimes more formal or written style.
- einsetzen highlights putting something into action or use, often in a deliberate manner.
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Examples
Ich wende diese Technik regelmäßig an.verb
I regularly apply this technique.
Er wendet das neue Verfahren erfolgreich an.verb
He successfully applies the new procedure.
Sie wenden die Technik erfolgreich an.verb
They apply the technique successfully.
Sie wenden die Regel konsequent an.verb
They consistently apply the rule.
Wir wenden die Methode im Experiment an.verb
We apply the method in the experiment.
Wir wenden eine neue Methode an.verb
We apply a new method.
Der Trainer wandte die neuen Techniken vorsichtig an, um bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.verb
The coach carefully applied the new techniques to achieve better results.
Kannst du diese Theorie in der Praxis anwenden?verb
Can you apply this theory in practice?
In der Prüfung wendeten die Studierenden die Formeln sicher an.verb
In the exam the students applied the formulas confidently.
Im Workshop haben wir gelernt, wie man kreative Techniken richtig anwendet.verb
In the workshop we learned how to correctly apply creative techniques.
Wann wendest du diese neue Strategie im Alltag an?verb
When do you apply this new strategy in everyday life?
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