an verb

anwerben

wirbt an · hat angeworben · warb an
Based on: an, werben (für)
1.

to hire

(With a focus on trying to convince people to work for you by making an effort: like extra vacation, special benefits and etc.)
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  • Für sein Autoprojekt wirbt Apple tausende Ingenieure an.
  • Apple hires thousands of engineers for their new car project.
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Word of the Day – “werben”

A fun look at the meaning and use of "werben" and its family and why applying for a job in German is about advertising yourself.... literally.

Vocab: werben, die Werbung, sich bewerben, die Bewerbung, erwerben, erwerbslos

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How many meanings does the German word 'anwerben' have?

anwerben has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to hire .

What is the past tense of 'anwerben'?

hat angeworben / warb an

What is the er/sie/es form of 'anwerben'?

er/sie/es wirbt an

What is 'anwerben' related to?

The word 'anwerben' is related to an and werben (für).

Where can I learn more about 'anwerben'?

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Word of the Day – “werben”
A fun look at the meaning and use of "werben" and its family and why applying for a job in German is about advertising yourself.... literally.
Vocab: werben, die Werbung, sich bewerben, die Bewerbung, erwerben, erwerbslos
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