VERB
angeln/ˈaŋl̩n/to fish; to angle
angeln is a German verb that means to fish or to angle. It is pronounced /ˈaŋl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "angelte" and the past participle is "geangelt".
Definitions
1.to catch fish with a fishing rod or line(hobby, activity)
a.to fish for recreation or food
Am Wochenende geht er oft am See angeln.—On the weekend, he often goes fishing at the lake.
2.to try to obtain something (especially information or favor) by careful effort(figurative, informal)
a.to angle for (something abstract)
Sie angelt nach Komplimenten.—She is fishing for compliments.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | angeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | angle |
| Present (du) | angelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | angelt |
| Preterite (ich) | angelte |
| Participle II | geangelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | angelte |
| Imperative (singular) | angle |
| Imperative (plural) | angelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "angeln" mean in English?
- "angeln" means to fish or to angle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "angeln"?
- "angeln" is pronounced /ˈaŋl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "angeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "angeln" is "geangelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "angeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "angeln" becomes "angelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "angeln"?
- "angeln" is a verb in German.
