No. 13,144 in German
angetreten
"Angetreten" means "started," "commenced," or "assembled," depending on context.
In a sentence
Der neue Präsident hat sein Amt heute angetreten.
The new president assumed office today.
"Angetreten" is used here to mean "assumed" or "started in" (a formal position or function).
Die Athleten haben zu ihrem Wettkampf angetreten.
The athletes lined up for their match.
"Angetreten" here implies "lined up or assembled" to begin a formal competition or match.
Ich habe zum ersten Mal eine neue Herausforderung angetreten.
I took on a new challenge for the first time.
"Angetreten" in this context means "taken on," illustrating the beginning of engaging in a new task or challenge.
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