anreichen
/ˈanˌʁaɪ̯çn̩/verb★Intermediate
formalinformal
To pass something to someone, especially food or a document.
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz anreichen?
Could you please pass me the salt?
Der Kellner reichte uns die Speisekarte an.
The waiter handed us the menu.
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Commonly used in everyday contexts, especially in dining situations.
Collocations
jemandem etwas anreichento pass something to someonedie Speisekarte anreichento hand over the menu
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Polite Usage
Use 'anreichen' when asking for something to be passed to you in a polite or formal setting.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the prefix 'an-' (to) and the verb 'reichen' (to reach).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or polite requests, especially in service contexts.
Word Breakdown
an-
to
prefixreichen
to reach
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