ansaugen

/ˈanˌzaʊ̯ɡn̩/

verb C1

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

separable

Forms

present: saugt an
past: saugte an
perfect: hat angesaugt

Meaning

to suck in
- Der Motor saugt Luft an.
  
  The engine sucks in air.
- Der Staubsauger saugt die Luft an. Deshalb ist er so laut.
  
  The vacuum cleaner sucks in the air. That is why it is so loud.

Similar words

aussaugen

ansaugen means to suck something in (e.g. a pump drawing in air or liquid); aussaugen means to suck something out — extract it by suction, or figuratively to drain or exploit someone.

Practice

1 What does ansaugen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Motor ___ Luft an.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches ansaugen?

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Last updated 2026-09-25