catch in German
catch in German is Fang, Haken, bekommen — catch means to capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
catch in German
Fang
Haken
(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
bekommen
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
erwischen
(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]
einfangen
fangen
fangen
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
fassen
(transitive) To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium). [from 16thc.]
begreifen
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
verstehen
(transitive) To grasp mentally: perceive and understand. [from 16thc.]
What does "catch" mean?
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verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
"She caught the frisbee with one hand."
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verb To become infected with an illness.
"Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office."
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verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
"Sorry, I didn't catch your name."
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noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
"The holiday was cheap, but the catch was that we had to pay for every meal."
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catch in a sentence
- She caught the frisbee with one hand.
- Police finally caught the suspect after a long chase.
- Wash your hands often, or you might catch whatever bug is going round the office.
- He caught a cold on the flight home.
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What is "catch" in German?
"catch" in German is Fang, Haken, bekommen. catch means: To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
How do you use "catch" in a sentence?
Example: "She caught the frisbee with one hand." In German, "catch" is Fang, Haken, bekommen.
Are there other ways to say "catch" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "catch": Fang, Haken, bekommen, erwischen, einfangen, fangen.
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