Auffangen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auffangen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to catch", "to intercept" or "to collect".

Essential properties of "auffangen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: auffangen
Simple past: fing auf
Participle: aufgefangen

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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 "auffangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To catch, to intercept"

Definition: "To stop or catch something that is falling or moving."
Translation(s): to catch, to intercept, to collect
Synonym(s): abfangen, aufhalten, einfangen
Antonym(s): fallenlassen, durchlassen
Related word(s): fangen, halten, sammeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte den Ball gerade noch auffangen.He was just able to catch the ball.
Die Feuerwehrleute fingen das Wasser mit Eimern auf.The firefighters collected the water with buckets.
Sie fängt die herunterfallenden Blätter auf.She catches the falling leaves.

2.) "To support, to comfort"

Definition: "To provide emotional or physical support to someone."
Translation(s): to support, to comfort, to cushion (emotionally)
Synonym(s): unterstützen, helfen
Antonym(s): vernachlässigen, im Stich lassen
Related word(s): beistehen, trösten

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Unfall fingen die Freunde ihn auf.After the accident, his friends supported him.
Sie fängt ihre Kollegen in schwierigen Zeiten auf.She supports her colleagues in difficult times.
Die Familie fängt sich gegenseitig auf.The family supports each other.

3.) "To absorb, to mitigate, to cushion (impact)"

Definition: "To mitigate or reduce the impact of something."
Translation(s): to absorb, to mitigate, to cushion, to offset
Synonym(s): abschwächen, dämpfen
Antonym(s): verstärken, verschlimmern
Related word(s): abfedern, ausgleichen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maßnahmen fangen die wirtschaftlichen Folgen auf.The measures absorb the economic consequences.
Der Stoßdämpfer fängt die Erschütterungen auf.The shock absorber absorbs the vibrations.
Das Unternehmen fängt Verluste durch Einsparungen auf.The company offsets losses through savings.

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