an|bringen
Translation
to attach, to install, to voice, to lodge
Examples
Er will ein Regal an der Wand anbringen.
He wants to attach a shelf to the wall.
Sie können Ihre Wünsche schriftlich anbringen.
You can voice your wishes in writing.
Er hat den Diebstahl bei der Polizei angebracht.
He reported the theft to the police.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((an+dat/acc)) to attach sth. to sth. He is attaching a sign to the door.
((sth.)) to voice/raise sth. She brought up a good idea.
Similar Words
befestigen (to fasten), montieren (to mount), äußern (to voice)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, at) + 'bringen' (to bring). Literally 'to bring something onto something else'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bringing' a picture 'an' (onto) the wall to attach it.