VERB
fassen/ˈfasn̩/to grasp; to comprehend; to contain
fassen is a German verb that means to grasp, to comprehend, or to contain. It is pronounced /ˈfasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fasste" and the past participle is "gefasst".
Definitions
1.to take hold of, to grasp(action, physical)
a.to grab or seize physically
Er fasste ihre Hand.—He took her hand.
2.to understand, to comprehend(understanding, mental)
a.to grasp (meaning or concept)
Ich kann das einfach nicht fassen.—I simply can't comprehend that.
3.to hold, to contain (in terms of volume/capacity)(capacity, container)
a.to have capacity for
Die Flasche fasst einen Liter.—The bottle holds one liter.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fasse |
| Present (du) | fasst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fasst |
| Preterite (ich) | fasste |
| Participle II | gefasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fasste |
| Imperative (singular) | fass |
| Imperative (plural) | fasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fassen" mean in English?
- "fassen" means to grasp, to comprehend, or to contain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fassen"?
- "fassen" is pronounced /ˈfasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fassen" is "gefasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fassen" becomes "fasste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fassen"?
- "fassen" is a verb in German.
