an|fahren
Translation
to approach by vehicle, to start driving, to hit with a vehicle, to snap at
Examples
Der Bus fährt die Haltestelle an.
The bus is approaching the bus stop.
Der Zug fährt langsam an.
The train is starting to move slowly.
Ein Auto hat einen Radfahrer angefahren.
A car hit a cyclist.
Warum fährst du mich so an?
Why are you snapping at me like that?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) anfahren to approach (sth.) by vehicle The bus is approaching the bus stop.
((sb./sth.)) anfahren to hit (sb./sth.) with a vehicle A car hit the cyclist.
((sb.)) anfahren to snap at (sb.) Why are you snapping at me?
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Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (at, towards) and 'fahren' (to drive). Literally 'to drive at/towards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a car driving 'at' ('an') something. This can mean approaching it, starting towards it, hitting it, or even verbally 'driving at' someone.