Einfangen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einfangen" is used as verb with the meaning of "catch", "capture" or "trap".

Essential properties of "einfangen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einfangen
  • Simple past: fing ein
  • Participle: eingefangen

See full conjugation of einfangen

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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 "einfangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To capture or trap"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Jäger konnte den Fuchs einfangen.The hunter was able to catch the fox.
  2. Sie versuchte, den entlaufenen Hund einzufangen.She tried to catch the runaway dog.
  3. Der Polizist hat den Dieb eingefangen.The police officer apprehended the thief.

2.) "To capture an image or moment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fotograf konnte das Lächeln perfekt einfangen.The photographer was able to perfectly capture the smile.
  2. Sie hat die Schönheit der Landschaft eingefangen.She captured the beauty of the landscape.
  3. Der Künstler versucht, die Emotionen einzufangen.The artist tries to capture the emotions.

3.) "To catch a disease or virus"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich eine Erkältung eingefangen.He caught a cold.
  2. Sie hat den Virus im Urlaub eingefangen.She caught the virus on vacation.
  3. Viele Menschen haben sich die Grippe eingefangen.Many people caught the flu.
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