turn on in German
turn on in German is anstellen, aufdrehen, einschalten.
turn on in German
anstellen
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
aufdrehen
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
einschalten
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
anmachen
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
anstellen
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
anmachen
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]
antörnen
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]
geil machen
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]
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What is "turn on" in German?
"turn on" in German is anstellen, aufdrehen, einschalten.
Are there other ways to say "turn on" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "turn on": anstellen, aufdrehen, einschalten, anmachen, antörnen, geil machen.
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