VERB
fangen/ˈfaŋən/to catch; to capture; to trap
fangen is a German verb that means to catch, to capture, or to trap. It is pronounced /ˈfaŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fing" and the past participle is "gefangen".
Definitions
1.to seize or take hold of, especially to prevent escape(objects, animals, people)
a.to catch something thrown or moving
Kannst du den Ball fangen?—Can you catch the ball?
b.to capture or trap an animal or person
Sie haben einen Fisch gefangen.—They caught a fish.
2.to catch or receive (something abstract, e.g., attention, opportunity, feeling)(figurative, emotions, opportunities, etc.)
a.to attract attention or interest
Seine Rede hat das Interesse des Publikums gefangen.—His speech caught the audience's interest.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fangen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fange |
| Present (du) | fängst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fängt |
| Preterite (ich) | fing |
| Participle II | gefangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | finge |
| Imperative (singular) | fang |
| Imperative (plural) | fangt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fangen" mean in English?
- "fangen" means to catch, to capture, or to trap. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fangen"?
- "fangen" is pronounced /ˈfaŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fangen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fangen" is "gefangen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fangen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fangen" becomes "fing" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fangen"?
- "fangen" is a verb in German.
