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auffangen.

to catch (something thrown/ falling; someone before they reach their destination; an escaped person or animal)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈaʊ̯fˌfaŋən/
  1. to catch (something thrown/ falling; someone before they reach their destination; an escaped person or animal)

    class-7 · strong · transitive
    Regenwasser auffangen
  2. to bring under control, to stop from crashing (a plane, vehicle)

    class-7 · strong · transitive
  3. to lessen the impact of to block (a punch, blow)

    class-7 · strong · transitive
  4. to lessen the impact of to absorb (an impact, vibrations)

    class-7 · strong · transitive
  5. to give shelter to someone in difficulty

    class-7 · strong
    Flüchtlinge auffangen
  6. to pick up (a signal)

    class-7 · strong
Where this word comes from

auf + fangen

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