Ragen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ragen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to protrude", "to tower" or "to rise".

Essential properties of "ragen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ragen
  • Simple past: ragte
  • Participle: geragt

See full conjugation of ragen

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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 "ragen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To protrude or rise above, standing out"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Turm ragt über die Stadt.The tower towers over the city.
  2. Die Berge ragen in den Himmel.The mountains tower into the sky.
  3. Sein Kopf ragt aus der Menge heraus.His head stands out from the crowd.

2.) "To extend or project forward/outward"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Äste ragen über den Zaun.The branches extend over the fence.
  2. Seine Füße ragen aus dem Bett.His feet stick out from the bed.
  3. Die Felsen ragen ins Meer.The rocks jut into the sea.
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