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.) We are packing our bags.
((j-n)) packen to grab (sb.) He packed the child before it fell.
((et4)) ((in+4)) packen to pack (sth.) into (sth.) Pack the clothes into the closet.
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).