No. 5,028 in German
anlauf
"Anlauf" in English means "run-up," "approach," or "attempt," often referring to the initial effort or momentum towards an action or goal.
In a sentence
Der Läufer nahm einen kräftigen Anlauf vor dem Sprung.
The runner took a strong run-up before the jump.
'Anlauf' here is used to denote a preparatory run or initial effort before executing an action, in this case a jump.
Ich musste mehrere Anläufe nehmen, um das Problem zu lösen.
I had to make several attempts to solve the problem.
'Anlauf' is used metaphorically to indicate attempts or efforts made to achieve something, emphasizing the idea of starting or trying repeatedly.
Der Motor hat in der Kälte Schwierigkeiten beim Anlauf.
The engine has difficulty starting in the cold.
'Anlauf' refers to the process of starting up machinery or systems, highlighting the starting phase or commencement of operation.
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