an|tippen
Translation
to tap, to touch lightly, to nudge
Examples
Er tippte sie auf die Schulter an.
He tapped her on the shoulder.
Du musst das Symbol auf dem Bildschirm antippen.
You have to tap the icon on the screen.
Grammar Patterns
to tap ((sb./sth.)) Please tap the screen.
to tap ((sb.)) on ((the sth.)) He tapped her on the shoulder.
Similar Words
anstupsen (to nudge), klopfen (to knock)
Etymology
Separable verb. From the prefix 'an-' (indicating contact) and the verb 'tippen' (to type, to tap).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'an-' often implies contact. Think of 'tapping on' something.