Fegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "sweep", "brush" or "rush".

Essential properties of "fegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fegen
  • Simple past: fegte
  • Participle: gefegt

See full conjugation of fegen

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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 "fegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sweep a surface clean"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss noch die Küche fegen.I still have to sweep the kitchen.
  2. Er fegt jeden Morgen den Gehweg.He sweeps the sidewalk every morning.
  3. Nach dem Fest fegten wir den Saal.After the party, we swept the hall.

2.) "To move rapidly, often forcefully (e.g., wind)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind fegte über das Feld.The wind swept across the field.
  2. Die Blätter fegten über die Straße.The leaves swept across the street.
  3. Ein Sturm fegte durch die Stadt.A storm swept through the city.
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