No. 1,919 in German
angewiesen
"Angewiesen" means "dependent" or "reliant" in English.
In a sentence
Ich bin auf deine Hilfe angewiesen.
I am dependent on your help.
In this sentence, 'angewiesen' is used as a past participle indicating a state of dependency on something or someone.
Er fühlt sich angewiesen, seine Versprechen zu halten.
He feels compelled to keep his promises.
Here, 'angewiesen' conveys a sense of compulsion or obligation due to external or internal circumstances.
Die Pflanzen sind angewiesen auf regelmäßige Bewässerung.
The plants rely on regular watering.
This usage showcases 'angewiesen' describing necessity or dependence on a condition for survival or proper functioning.
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