auffangen
/ˈaʊ̯fˌfaŋən/ verb B2- to catch (something thrown/ falling; someone before they reach their destination; an escaped person or animal) · Regenwasser auffangen to collect rainwater
- to bring under control, to stop from crashing (a plane, vehicle)
- to block (a punch, blow)
- to absorb (an impact, vibrations)
- to give shelter to someone in difficulty · Flüchtlinge auffangen to house refugees
- to pick up (a signal)
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- auffangen
- Present (er)
- fängt auf
- Präteritum (er)
- fing auf
- Perfekt (er)
- hat aufgefangen
- Infinitive with zu
- aufzufangen
A strong or irregular verb: its stem changes in some forms, so learn its main forms by heart.
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