Example: Er wollte immer mit seinen Erfolgen angeben.
Definition
"Angeben" means to boast or brag about one's achievements or possessions, often to impress others. It involves showing off or making something known in a way that highlights personal success, as in the example phrase: 'Er wollte immer mit seinen Erfolgen angeben.'
Translations
boast
presumir
opscheppen
presumir
se vanter
Etymology
The German word "angeben" comes from the prefix "an-" meaning 'on' or 'at,' combined with "geben," meaning 'to give.' Originally, it meant to 'give information' or 'state something.' Over time, "angeben" evolved to mean boasting or showing off, reflecting the act of 'giving' information about oneself in a proud or exaggerated way.
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"Angeben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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