How Do You Spell ANTASTEN?

Pronunciation: [ˈantastən] (IPA)

Antasten is a German verb that means "to touch". The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription system. In IPA, the word is spelled as /anˈtastən/. The first syllable "an" is pronounced as "ahn", the second syllable "tas" is pronounced like "tass", and the final syllable "ten" is pronounced as "ten". The character "ə" represents the schwa sound, which is a vowel sound that is pronounced with the mouth in a neutral position.

Common Misspellings for ANTASTEN

• zntasten
• sntasten
• wntasten
• qntasten
• abtasten
• amtasten
• ajtasten
• ahtasten
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• anyasten
• an6asten
• an5asten
• antzsten
• antssten
• antwsten
• antqsten
• antaaten
• antazten

Etymology of ANTASTEN

The word "Antasten" is derived from Germanic roots and is a compound word in the German language. It consists of two parts: "an" and "tasten".

1. "An" is a preposition in German that translates to "on" or "at" in English. It is used to indicate direction, contact, or association.

2. "Tasten" is a verb in German, which can be translated to "to touch" or "to feel" in English. It refers to the action of physically exploring or examining something through tactile sensation.

Therefore, the word "Antasten" in German carries the meaning of "to touch" or "to feel" something in a cautious or tentative manner, often implying a desire for information or inspection.