apply in German
apply in German is auflegen, auftragen, anwenden — apply means to formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
apply in German
auflegen
(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
auftragen
(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
anwenden
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
benutzen
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
verwenden
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
gelten
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
zutreffen
(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
anstrengen
bewerben
(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
What does "apply" mean?
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verb To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
"She applied for the marketing position last week."
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verb To put something into use for a particular purpose.
"You should apply the same rules to everyone."
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verb To be relevant or have an effect on a particular case.
"That deadline doesn't apply to remote workers."
apply in a sentence
- She applied for the marketing position last week.
- He's applying to three different universities.
- You should apply the same rules to everyone.
- Apply a thin layer of paint and let it dry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "apply" in German?
"apply" in German is auflegen, auftragen, anwenden. apply means: To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
How do you use "apply" in a sentence?
Example: "She applied for the marketing position last week." In German, "apply" is auflegen, auftragen, anwenden.
Are there other ways to say "apply" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "apply": auflegen, auftragen, anwenden, benutzen, verwenden, gelten.
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