Angewandt
Example: Die neue Methode wurde erfolgreich in der Praxis angewandt.
Definition
"Angewandt" is a German past participle adjective meaning applied or put into practice, typically referring to methods, techniques, or knowledge that have been successfully used in real situations, as in the phrase 'Die neue Methode wurde erfolgreich in der Praxis angewandt.'
Etymology
The word "angewandt" comes from the German verb 'anwenden,' meaning to apply or use. It is formed by combining 'an-' (a prefix meaning 'on' or 'to') and 'wenden' (to turn). So, "angewandt" literally means 'turned to' or 'applied.' Did you know that 'wenden' originally meant to turn something physically, but in compound forms like 'anwenden,' it evolved to mean applying ideas or methods?
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"Angewandt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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