packen/ˈpakŋ̍/to pack; to grab; to captivate
packen is a German verb that means to pack, to grab, or to captivate. It is pronounced /ˈpakŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "packte" and the past participle is "gepackt".
Definitions
1.to put things into a suitcase, bag, etc.; to pack(prepare/put things together)
a.to put clothes or objects into containers for travel or storage
Ich muss noch meinen Koffer packen.—I still have to pack my suitcase.
2.to seize or grab someone or something suddenly(grab/catch)
a.to take hold of forcibly or quickly
Der Polizist packte den Dieb am Arm.—The policeman grabbed the thief by the arm.
3.to fascinate or deeply move someone (colloquial)(emotionally affect)
a.to captivate (used about stories, films, etc.)
Das Buch hat mich von Anfang an gepackt.—The book captivated me from the beginning.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | packen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | packe |
| Present (du) | packst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | packt |
| Preterite (ich) | packte |
| Participle II | gepackt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | packte |
| Imperative (singular) | pack |
| Imperative (plural) | packt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "packen" mean in English?
- "packen" means to pack, to grab, or to captivate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "packen"?
- "packen" is pronounced /ˈpakŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "packen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "packen" is "gepackt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "packen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "packen" becomes "packte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "packen"?
- "packen" is a verb in German.
