Verb

an|gehen

Translation

to tackle, to approach, to concern, to turn on

Das Problem wurde energisch angegangen.

The problem was tackled energetically.

Diese Sache geht uns alle an.

This matter concerns us all.

Plötzlich ist das Licht angegangen.

Suddenly, the light turned on.

((et4)) angehen to tackle ((sth.)) We must tackle the problem now.

((j-n)) angehen to concern ((sb.)) That doesn't concern you.

anpacken (to tackle), betreffen (to concern), beginnen (to begin)

From the prefix an- (on, at, towards) + gehen (to go). Literally 'to go at' something.

Think of 'going at' a problem to tackle it, or a matter that 'goes on' to concern you.