anmalen
/ˈanˌmaːlən/
verb
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- malt an
- past
- malte an
- perfect
- hat angemalt
Meaning
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to paint, to colour in
Built from an (on, at) + malen (to paint).
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Die Kinder malen das Bild an.
The children colour in the picture.
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Die Kinder malten die Wand mit bunten Farben an. Die Eltern waren nicht begeistert.
The children painted the wall with bright colours. The parents were not thrilled.
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Made of
- an on, at
- malen to paint
Practice
1 What does anmalen mean?
to paint, to colour in
2 Fill the gap: Die Kinder malen das Bild ___.
Full sentence: Die Kinder malen das Bild an. (The children colour in the picture.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anmalen?
anmalen: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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