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ankreuzen

to tick; to mark with a cross

verb AHN-kroy-tsen Rare

Usage Note

Ankreuzen means to mark the correct answer in a multiple-choice test by placing a cross (Kreuz) in a box. Exam instructions frequently say Kreuzen Sie die richtige Antwort an. It is specifically used for multiple-choice formats, not for free-text answers.

Examples

"Bitte kreuzen Sie die richtige Antwort an."

Natural Translation

Please tick the correct answer.

Literal Translation

Please cross-on the correct answer.

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