Angeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Angeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "fish", "to fish" or "angle".

Essential properties of "angeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: angeln
  • Simple past: angelte
  • Participle: geangelt

See full conjugation of angeln

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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 "angeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Catch fish with a rod or net"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er geht oft am Wochenende angeln.He often goes fishing on weekends.
  2. Wir haben gestern viele Fische geangelt.We caught many fish yesterday.
  3. Sie liebt es, im Sommer angeln zu gehen.She loves to go fishing in summer.

2.) "Attempt to obtain something desired (e.g., info, attention)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, Informationen von ihr zu angeln.He tries to fish for information from her.
  2. Sie angelt nach Komplimenten.She is fishing for compliments.
  3. Er angelt nach einer Beförderung.He is angling for a promotion.
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