angelaufen
Translation
tarnished, swollen, started, discoloured
Examples
Das Silberbesteck ist angelaufen.
The silverware is tarnished.
Sein Knöchel ist blau angelaufen.
His ankle has become blue and swollen.
Die Produktion ist gut angelaufen.
The production has started well.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is tarnished/swollen/started The project has started well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verfärbt (discoloured), angeschwollen (swollen), gestartet (started)
Etymology
Past participle of 'anlaufen' (an- 'on, at' + laufen 'to run'). The idea is something 'runs up against' a surface, causing tarnish, or a process 'starts running'.
Memory Tips
Imagine silver getting 'run on' by air and tarnishing, or a project 'running on' to a good start.