VERB
jagen/ˈjaːɡn̩/to hunt; to chase; to drive
jagen is a German verb that means to hunt, to chase, or to drive. It is pronounced /ˈjaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "jagte" and the past participle is "gejagt".
Definitions
1.to pursue and try to capture or kill wild animals(animals, hunting)
a.to hunt animals for sport or food
Im Herbst gehen viele Menschen im Wald jagen.—In autumn, many people go hunting in the forest.
2.to chase someone or something quickly, often to catch or frighten(chase, pursue quickly)
a.to chase someone or something persistently
Der Hund jagt die Katze durch den Garten.—The dog chases the cat through the garden.
3.to drive or force someone to move or act quickly(drive, urge)
a.to force someone to hurry
Die Angst jagte ihn aus dem Haus.—Fear drove him out of the house.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | jagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | jage |
| Present (du) | jagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | jagt |
| Preterite (ich) | jagte |
| Participle II | gejagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | jagte |
| Imperative (singular) | jag |
| Imperative (plural) | jagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "jagen" mean in English?
- "jagen" means to hunt, to chase, or to drive. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "jagen"?
- "jagen" is pronounced /ˈjaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "jagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "jagen" is "gejagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "jagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "jagen" becomes "jagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "jagen"?
- "jagen" is a verb in German.
