Umhängen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umhängen" is used as verb with the meaning of "rehang", "move" or "rearrange".

Essential properties of "umhängen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umhängen
  • Simple past: hängte um
  • Participle: umgehängt

See full conjugation of umhängen

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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 "umhängen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move something, especially clothes, to a different spot"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde das Bild im Wohnzimmer umhängen.I will rehang the picture in the living room.
  2. Kannst du bitte die Jacke umhängen?Can you please rehang the jacket?
  3. Wir müssen die Vorhänge umhängen.We need to rehang the curtains.

2.) "To put something over one's shoulders"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich den Schal umhängen.He draped the scarf around himself.
  2. Sie umhängt sich die Tasche.She slings the bag over her shoulder.
  3. Ich umhänge mir die Jacke, bevor ich gehe.I put on my jacket before I leave.
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