Anlass

See also: Anlaß

German

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʔanlas]
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Noun

Anlass m (strong, genitive Anlasses, plural Anlässe)

  1. cause, starting, motive, occasion
    Vielleicht ist die Aktion feindlich, aber ist sie der Anlass für einen Krieg?
    Perhaps the action is hostile, but is it the occasion for war?
  2. occasion, event, gathering
    Ich trage dieses Kleid nur zu festlichen Anlässen.
    I only wear this dress on festive occasions.

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Further reading

  • Anlass” in Duden online
  • Anlass” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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