Jagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Jagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to hunt", "to chase game" or "to chase".

Essential properties of "jagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: jagen
Simple past: jagte
Participle: gejagt

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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 "jagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hunt wild animals for sport or food"

Definition: "To pursue and capture or kill wild animals for sport or food."
Translation(s): to hunt, to chase game
Synonym(s): nachstellen, fährten
Antonym(s): schützen
Related word(s): die Jagd, der Jäger

📝 Some usage examples:

Er geht oft in den Wald, um zu jagen.He often goes into the forest to hunt.
Die Hunde helfen dem Jäger, die Tiere zu jagen.The dogs help the hunter to hunt the animals.
In den Bergen zu jagen ist eine alte Tradition.Hunting in the mountains is an old tradition.

2.) "To pursue someone or something to catch or harm them"

Definition: "To pursue someone or something with the intention of catching or harming them."
Translation(s): to chase, to pursue, to hunt down
Synonym(s): verfolgen, hetzen
Related word(s): die Verfolgung, die Hetzjagd

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei jagt den Verdächtigen durch die Stadt.The police are chasing the suspect through the city.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Gejagter, ständig auf der Flucht.He felt like a hunted man, constantly on the run.
Die Meute jagte das Wild durch den Wald.The pack chased the game through the forest.

3.) "To search diligently or dedicatedly"

Definition: "To search with great effort or dedication."
Translation(s): to pursue, to chase, to strive for, to seek
Synonym(s): suchen, Streben nach
Related word(s): die Suche, das Streben

📝 Some usage examples:

Er jagt nach Ruhm und Reichtum.He pursues fame and wealth.
Sie jagt ständig neuen Abenteuern nach.She constantly chases new adventures.
Er jagt seinen Träumen hinterher.He chases his dreams.

4.) "To make someone move quickly due to fear or haste"

Definition: "To make someone move quickly out of fear or haste."
Translation(s): to scare away, to drive, to rush, to hurry
Synonym(s): Antreiben, Hetzen
Related word(s): die Hetze, die Hast

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lärm jagte die Vögel auf.The noise scared the birds up.
Er jagte die Kinder zur Schule.He rushed the children to school.
Der Lärm jagt die Tiere auf.The noise scares the animals up.

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