Anlass
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See also: Anlaß
German
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle High German anelāz, anlāz. By surface analysis, deverbal from anlassen.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Anlass m (strong, genitive Anlasses, plural Anlässe)
- cause, starting, motive, occasion
- Vielleicht ist die Aktion feindlich, aber ist sie der Anlass für einen Krieg?
- Perhaps the action is hostile, but is it the occasion for war?
- occasion, event, gathering
- Ich trage dieses Kleid nur zu festlichen Anlässen.
- I only wear this dress on festive occasions.
Declension
[edit]Declension of Anlass [masculine, strong]