Polyglot Dictionary

anrichten

/ˈanˌʁɪçtn̩/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: richtet an
past: richtete an
perfect: hat angerichtet

Meaning

to cause (damage or trouble)

Built from an (on, at) + richten (to aim).
- Der Sturm hat großen Schaden angerichtet.
  
  The storm caused great damage.
- Der Sturm hat große Schäden angerichtet. Viele Dächer sind kaputt.
  
  The storm has caused great damage. Many roofs are broken.
to prepare, to dish up (a meal)
- Sie richtete das Essen hübsch auf dem Teller an.
  
  She arranged the food nicely on the plate.
- Der Koch richtete den Salat auf großen Tellern an. Dann brachte der Kellner ihn zu den Gästen.
  
  The cook dished up the salad on large plates. Then the waiter took it to the guests.

Made of

an on, at
richten to aim

Similar words

Anrichten is to cause damage or trouble (often unintentionally); antun is to do something, usually harmful, specifically to a person.

Practice

1 What does anrichten mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Sturm hat großen Schaden ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches anrichten?

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Last updated 2026-09-22