anwerben
/ˈanˌvɛʁbn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- wirbt an
- past
- warb an
- perfect
- hat angeworben
Meaning
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to recruit
Built from an (on, at) + werben (to advertise, to promote).
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Die Firma wirbt neue Mitarbeiter an.
The firm recruits new employees.
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Die Firma wirbt Fachkräfte im Ausland an. Sie bietet ihnen einen Sprachkurs.
The company recruits skilled workers abroad. It offers them a language course.
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Made of
- an on, at
- werben to advertise, to promote
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Practice
1 What does anwerben mean?
to recruit
2 Fill the gap: Die Firma ___ neue Mitarbeiter an.
Full sentence: Die Firma wirbt neue Mitarbeiter an. (The firm recruits new employees.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anwerben?
anwerben: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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