beigefügt
The German word for "attached" is beigefügt.
The word beigefügt is used as an adjective to describe something that is attached or included, often in the context of a romantic or sexual relationship.
Meaning: In a romantic or sexual relationship (adj)
Which one should you use?
While beigefügt is the default form, other phrases are used depending on the context of an attachment. Use Als Anlage when referring to a formal attachment and in der Mail angehängt when referring to something attached specifically in an email.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'attached' for both files and feelings, German strictly separates these. Using angehängt (attached) for a person would imply you have physically hooked them to your body like a trailer to a car.
- The word Anlage refers to an attachment in an email, but it also means a 'park' or 'facility'. This can lead to confusing imagery where a digital attachment is linguistically linked to a physical garden or plant.
- The term fest angebunden describes a very strong attachment, but Anbindung also refers to how well a city is 'attached' to a railway network.
Examples in context
- Ich habe Ihnen die erforderlichen Dateien angehängt.I have attached the necessary files for you.
- Ich sende Ihnen den Bericht als Anlage.I am sending you the report, as an attachment.
- Ich habe die Fotos von unserem Ausflug angefügt.I have attached the photos from our trip.
- Den Artikel habe ich in der Mail angehängt.I have attached in the email the article.
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are talking about their relationship status.
- SarahBist du momentan an jemanden beigefügt?Are you attached to anyone at the moment?
- FelixNein, ich bin derzeit Single.No, I am currently single.
- SarahDas ist interessant zu wissen.That is interesting to know.
- FelixUnd du, Sarah?And you, Sarah?
