verb
to state, to give (information), to boast
B1
Angeben means 'to state' or 'to give information' and colloquially 'to boast'. It's a separable verb (geben + prefix an): present forms split (ich gebe an, du gibst an). Irregular/strong: vowel change e→i (gibst/gibt), Präteritum gab, participle angegeben. Uses haben as auxiliary and is non‑reflexive.
Examples
Er gab seinen Namen an.
He gave his name.
Bitte geben Sie im Formular Ihre Telefonnummer an.
Please provide your phone number on the form.
Er hat im Bericht klar angegeben, wann das Projekt startet.
He stated clearly in the report when the project begins.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone pointing to a form field and giving the answer — they 'give on' the form.
an + geben = 'give on' → give information; sounds like 'an-give-en'.
Notes
angeben is a separable verb (an|geben). In present tense the prefix separates: 'Er gibt die Daten an.' In perfect tenses the participle is 'angegeben' with the auxiliary 'haben'. It can mean 'to state/provide' or informally 'to boast'.