Fetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fetzen" is mainly used as noun meaning "rag", "shred" or "scrap". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Fetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Fetzen
  • Plural: die Fetzen

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: fetzen
  • Simple past: fetzte
  • Participle: gefetzt

See full conjugation of fetzen

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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 "Fetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A small torn piece of material (noun)"

"Fetzen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hielt einen Fetzen Papier in der Hand.He held a scrap of paper in his hand.
  2. Der Wind riss den Fetzen aus seiner Hand.The wind tore the shred from his hand.
  3. Ein Fetzen seines Hemdes blieb am Zaun hängen.A shred of his shirt got caught on the fence.

2.) "To move rapidly and chaotically"

"Fetzen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder fetzen durch den Garten.The children dash through the garden.
  2. Der Wind fetzte durch die Bäume.The wind tore through the trees.
  3. Sie fetzen mit dem Auto über die Straße.They zoom with the car over the street.

3.) "A brief snippet of sound or talk"

"Fetzen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich hörte nur einen Fetzen des Gesprächs.I only heard a snippet of the conversation.
  2. Ein Fetzen Musik drang durch die Wand.A fragment of music penetrated through the wall.
  3. Er fing einen Fetzen des Streits auf.He caught a snippet of the argument.
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