fangen

/ˈfaŋən/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): fängt
past: fing
perfect: hat gefangen

Meaning

to catch
- Der Hund fängt den Ball.
  
  The dog catches the ball.
- Die Katze fängt jeden Abend eine Maus. Am Morgen liegt sie stolz vor der Tür.
  
  The cat catches a mouse every evening. In the morning it lies proudly in front of the door.

Similar words

erwischen

fangen is the neutral verb for catching something physical (a ball); erwischen is colloquial and often means catching someone in the act, or just barely making it in time.

Practice

1 What does fangen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Hund ___ den Ball.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches fangen?

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Last updated 2026-09-16