Angeben
Example: Er wollte immer mit seinen Erfolgen angeben.
Definition
"Angeben" means to boast or brag, often by showing off one's achievements, possessions, or qualities, usually in a way that seeks admiration or envy from others. For example, someone might "angeben" by talking excessively about their successes.
Translations
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boast -
presumir -
opscheppen -
presumir -
se vanter
Etymology
The word "angeben" comes from the German prefix "an-" meaning 'at' or 'to' and the verb "geben" meaning 'to give'. Originally, it meant 'to indicate' or 'to specify'. Over time, it developed the colloquial sense of 'showing off' or 'boasting', as in 'giving information about oneself' in an exaggerated way.
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"Angeben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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