anknipsen
/ˈanˌknɪpsn̩/
verb
B1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- knipst an
- past
- knipste an
- perfect
- hat angeknipst
Meaning
-
to switch on (light)
Built from an (on, at) + knipsen (to take a photo).
Made of
- an on, at
- knipsen to take a photo
Similar words
anknipsen is more colloquial, like flipping a switch; einschalten is more general and standard — both mean "to switch on."
Practice
1 What does anknipsen mean?
to switch on (light)
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ das Licht an.
Full sentence: Er knipst das Licht an. (He switches on the light.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anknipsen?
anknipsen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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