anstoss
|An-stoß|
/ˈanʃtoːs/
(Anstoß)
a push that starts or jars
Etymology
'Anstoß' originates from German, specifically the word 'anstoßen', where the prefix 'an-' meant 'on/to' and 'stoßen' meant 'to push'.
'Anstoß' changed from Middle High German 'anstoss' (from the verb 'anstoßen') and eventually became the modern German 'Anstoß'.
Initially it meant 'a push or bump', but over time it evolved into meanings such as 'kick-off', 'impetus' and 'cause of offence' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the kick that starts a football (soccer) match; a kickoff.
The anstoss was delayed because of heavy rain.
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Noun 2
a stimulus or impulse that initiates an action or process; an impetus or trigger.
The new legislation provided anstoss for economic reform.
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Last updated: 2025/08/20 02:52