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erfangen.

to catch something or someone

8 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɛɐ̯ˈfaŋən/
  1. to catch something or someone

    class-7 · dated · strong · transitive
  2. to recompose oneself, to regain one's composure

    Austria · Bavaria · class-7 · reflexive · strong
  3. to recover from an illness or an accident (also used figuratively)

    Austria · Bavaria · class-7 · reflexive · strong
  4. to just prevent a fall

    Austria · Bavaria · class-7 · reflexive · strong
Where this word comes from

er- + fangen

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