packen
Translation
to pack, to grab, to seize, to wrap
Examples
Ich muss meinen Koffer packen.
I have to pack my suitcase.
Er packte mich am Arm.
He grabbed me by the arm.
Die Geschichte hat mich wirklich gepackt.
The story really gripped me.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) packen to pack (sth.) Wir packen unsere Taschen.
((j-n)) packen to grab (sb.) Er packte das Kind, bevor es fiel.
((et4)) ((in+4)) packen to pack (sth.) into (sth.) Pack die Kleidung in den Schrank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einpacken, verstauen; greifen, fassen. Antonym: auspacken
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'pack'. Both come from a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to 'pack'. Imagine packing a 'Paket' (package).