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 and hold something, to catch(action)
a.to physically catch an object
Ich habe den Ball gefangen.—I caught the ball.
2.to take someone or something captive(capture)
a.to apprehend and detain
Der Dieb wurde von der Polizei gefangen.—The thief was caught by the police.
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.
