Anweisen
Example: Der Chef wies die Mitarbeiter an, den Bericht sofort zu senden.
Definition
"Anweisen" means to give someone instructions or orders to do something, often in a formal or authoritative context. For example, it involves directing employees to complete a task or follow specific guidelines promptly and clearly.
Etymology
The verb "anweisen" comes from the German prefix "an-" meaning 'on' or 'to' combined with "weisen," which means 'to show' or 'to point.' Together, it originally meant 'to point out' or 'to direct.' Did you know that "anweisen" evolved to emphasize formal instruction or command?
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"Anweisen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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