fangen
Translation
to catch, to capture
Examples
Die Katze fängt eine Maus.
The cat catches a mouse.
Er fängt den Ball.
He catches the ball.
Die Polizei fing den Dieb.
The police caught the thief.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to catch (sb./sth.) The cat catches a mouse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ergreifen, packen; Antonyms: loslassen, freilassen
Etymology
From Old High German 'fāhan'. Related to the English word 'fang'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an animal using its 'fangs' to 'fangen' (catch) its prey. The words are related.