verb
to tick, to check (on a form)
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Ankreuzen: means 'to tick' or 'to check' (mark an X) on forms or lists. It's a separable verb (an-kreuzen), regular weak verb using haben in the perfect (hat angekreuzt). Non-reflexive; commonly used when marking options on questionnaires or checklists. No special prepositions required.
Examples
Du kreuzt die richtige Antwort an.
You mark the correct answer.
Er hat alle Felder angekreuzt.
He checked all the boxes.
Kreuzen Sie die richtige Antwort an.
Tick the correct answer.
Details
Mnemonics
a checkbox with a big X or tick next to it
think 'an-cross' — cross (check) a box
Notes
Separable verb: ich kreuze das Kästchen an. Regular weak verb; perfect uses 'angekreuzt'.