GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

anstoßen

bump into; knock against

Im engen Flur stieß ich mit dem Ellbogen an die offene Schranktür.

In the narrow hallway, I banged my elbow against the open cupboard door.

initiate; prompt

Der Bericht hat eine Diskussion darüber angestoßen, wie Schulen mit persönlichen Daten umgehen.

The report has sparked a discussion about how schools handle personal data.

clink glasses; drink a toast

Nach der letzten Prüfung stießen wir auf unseren gemeinsamen Abschluss an.

After the last exam, we toasted our graduation together.

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