fangen
Translation
to catch, to capture
Examples
Die Katze fängt eine Maus.
The cat catches a mouse.
Er fängt den Ball mit einer Hand.
He catches the ball with one hand.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to catch sth. The cat catches a mouse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ergreifen, packen; Antonyms: loslassen, freilassen.
Etymology
From Old High German 'fāhan' (to seize). Cognate with English 'fang'.
Memory Tips
Think of an animal using its 'fangs' to 'catch' prey. The words are related.