angesaugt

Angesaugt is the past participle of the German verb ansaugen, meaning to suck in or to draw in. As a standing adjective or in compound verb forms, angesaugt describes something that has been drawn into a system or source by suction or intake. The term is common in technical, mechanical, and physical contexts, but can also appear in general language when describing processes of inhalation or ingestion by suction.

Etymology: The word is formed from the prefix an-, the root saugen (to suck), and the participle suffix -t. It is used in both literal and figurative expressions, with the literal sense prevailing in technical writing.

Usage: In everyday language, angesaugt describes objects that have been pulled into a suction device or channel. Examples include: Der Staubsauger hat den Staub angesaugt (The vacuum cleaner sucked up the dust) and Die angesaugte Luft strömte durch den Filter (The sucked-in air flowed through the filter). In engineering and science, angesaugt may describe gas, air, or other substances that enter an intake system, such as an engine or ventilation circuit. In medical contexts, suction devices may be described as angesaugt, referring to material drawn into a suction catheter or reservoir. In scientific writing, the term is typically used literally; metaphorical uses exist but are less common and can vary in stylistic acceptability.

See also: ansaugen, Saugen, Sog, Ansaugeffekt.