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Abfangen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abfangen" is used as verb with the meaning of "intercept", "catch" or "stop".
Essential properties of "abfangen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abfangen
- Simple past: fing ab
- Participle: abgefangen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "abfangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To intercept or stop something moving"
- Definition: "To intercept or stop something in motion, such as a message or an object."
- Translation(s): intercept, catch, stop, block
- Synonym(s): abblocken, aufhalten
- Antonym(s): durchlassen, freigeben
- Related word(s): abfangen, abfangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Polizei konnte den Verdächtigen abfangen, bevor er entkam.
- Der Torwart hat den Ball geschickt abgefangen.
- Wir müssen die Nachricht abfangen, bevor sie den Feind erreicht.
2.) "To cushion or absorb impact"
- Definition: "To cushion or mitigate the impact of something, such as a blow or a fall."
- Translation(s): cushion, absorb, soften, mitigate
- Synonym(s): dämpfen, abmildern
- Antonym(s): verstärken, intensivieren
- Related word(s): abfedern, abmildern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Matratze fängt den Sturz gut ab.
- Der Stoßdämpfer fängt die Erschütterungen ab.
- Die neuen Schuhe fangen den Aufprall ab.
3.) "To catch something moving towards you"
- Definition: "To receive or catch something moving towards oneself, like a ball."
- Translation(s): catch, retrieve
- Synonym(s): auffangen, ergreifen
- Antonym(s): fallenlassen, loslassen
- Related word(s): fangen, aufnehmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er fängt den Ball geschickt ab.
- Sie fing den Frisbee in der Luft ab.
- Der Hund fängt den Stock ab.