anlegen

create

verb AN-lay-gen Less Common

Also means

invest

Usage Note

anlegen is separable and covers a surprising range: 'to create' a file or garden (einen Ordner anlegen), 'to invest' money (Geld anlegen), and 'to dock' of a ship (das Schiff legt an). Reflexive sich mit jemandem anlegen means 'to pick a fight'.

Examples

"Sie legt ihr Geld klug an."

Natural Translation

She invests her money wisely.

Literal Translation

She invests her money wisely on.

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