anstoss Definition
- 1a stimulus or impetus, especially one that provokes a reaction or response
- 2the starting point of a game in soccer
Using anstoss: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anstoss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The article provided the anstoss for a lively debate among the students.
Example
The anstoss of the soccer game was at 3 pm.
anstoss Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anstoss
Phrases with anstoss
einen Anstoß geben
to give an impetus or stimulus to something
Example
Die Rede des Präsidenten gab den Anstoß für eine Debatte über die Zukunft des Landes. (The president's speech gave an impetus to a debate about the future of the country.)
Anstoß nehmen an etwas
to take offense at something
Example
Er nahm Anstoß an ihrer Bemerkung und verließ wütend den Raum. (He took offense at her remark and angrily left the room.)
jemandem Anstoß erregen
to cause offense or annoyance to someone
Example
Sein Verhalten erregte bei vielen Menschen Anstoß. (His behavior caused offense to many people.)
Origins of anstoss
from German 'Anstoß', meaning 'impetus'
Summary: anstoss in Brief
'Anstoss' [ˈanʃtoːs] refers to a stimulus or impetus that provokes a reaction or response, as in 'The article provided the anstoss for a lively debate among the students.' It also denotes the starting point of a soccer game, as in 'The anstoss of the soccer game was at 3 pm.' Phrases like 'einen Anstoß geben' and 'Anstoß nehmen an etwas' use 'anstoss' to denote giving an impetus or taking offense, respectively.
